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Weather & Climate in Kotagiri, India

Temperature, precipitation, air quality, natural hazards, and monthly weather data.

Kotagiri enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 6,240 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 67°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above US avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average67°F (20°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation6,240 ft (1,902 m)
Area11.9 sq mi (30.9 km²)
Population Density2,416/sq mi
Coordinates11.4207°N, 76.8604°W
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.1"
5% below US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 6.93"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Category 1+) recorded within 500 km since 1980. Strongest on record: Category 1.

Year Name Category Max Wind Closest
2018 Gaja Category 1 63 mph 265 km
1993 Unnamed Category 1 104 mph 266 km
1984 Unnamed Category 1 63 mph 266 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Category 1+, 1980–2026).

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 0.3 in Coldest, Driest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.3 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in Warmest
May 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
June 69°F (20°C) 3.3 in
July 67°F (20°C) 4.3 in
August 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
September 68°F (20°C) 4.3 in
October 68°F (20°C) 6.9 in Wettest
November 66°F (19°C) 4.2 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.8 in

Kotagiri has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in January to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 36.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (6.9") and January the driest (0.3").

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