The short answer
When to go to Coorg
November to February is the most comfortable stretch, with cool mornings, clear views over the coffee estates and dry roads. March and April remain pleasant before the heat builds towards May. June to September is the southwest monsoon, bringing extremely heavy, near-constant rain and a real risk of landslides on the winding hill roads -- best avoided, especially by seniors, with October marking a gradual return to drier conditions. (Climate figures are for Madikeri, the main town in Coorg.)
Month by month
Coorg weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | 12°C | 2 mm | Dry, cool mornings; clear estate views | |
| February | 28°C | 13°C | 3 mm | Warm and dry; comfortable | |
| March | 30°C | 15°C | 15 mm | Pleasant, slightly warmer | |
| April | 29°C | 18°C | 65 mm | Warm with first pre-monsoon showers | |
| May | 28°C | 18°C | 129 mm | Rain building; still warm and humid | |
| June | 23°C | 18°C | 646 mm | Extremely heavy monsoon rain; landslide risk | |
| July | 22°C | 17°C | 953 mm | Wettest month; roads can be treacherous | |
| August | 22°C | 17°C | 821 mm | Continued extreme rainfall | |
| September | 24°C | 17°C | 275 mm | Rain easing but still substantial | |
| October | 25°C | 17°C | 211 mm | Drier, cooler; good for touring | |
| November | 25°C | 16°C | 71 mm | Comfortable and clear | |
| December | 25°C | 13°C | 20 mm | Cool, dry and pleasant |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Coorg seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Dry, cool mornings; clear estate views
- February: Warm and dry; comfortable
- November: Comfortable and clear
- December: Cool, dry and pleasant
Good, with small trade-offs: March, April and October
- March: Pleasant, slightly warmer
- April: Warm with first pre-monsoon showers
- October: Drier, cooler; good for touring
Possible, with planning: May and September
- May: Rain building; still warm and humid
- September: Rain easing but still substantial
Best avoided with parents or children: June, July and August
- June: Extremely heavy monsoon rain; landslide risk
- July: Wettest month; roads can be treacherous
- August: Continued extreme rainfall
Useful answers
Best time to visit Coorg: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Coorg?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Coorg, with March, April and October also good. November to February is the most comfortable stretch, with cool mornings, clear views over the coffee estates and dry roads. March and April remain pleasant before the heat builds towards May. June to September is the southwest monsoon, bringing extremely heavy, near-constant rain and a real risk of landslides on the winding hill roads -- best avoided, especially by seniors, with October marking a gradual return to drier conditions. (Climate figures are for Madikeri, the main town in Coorg.)
Which months should I avoid in Coorg with elderly parents?
June, July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Extremely heavy monsoon rain; landslide risk Wettest month; roads can be treacherous
When does it rain most in Coorg?
July is the wettest month, with about 953 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is March, with average highs around 30°C.