The short answer
When to go to Munnar
October to March is the most reliable season, with cool days and clear skies ideal for tea-garden walks and viewpoints. June to August is the monsoon, when rainfall is heaviest and the hill roads and trails become slippery, so this period is best avoided. At 1,600m altitude, seniors may feel mild breathlessness on arrival, and the dry winter months make walks on uneven tea-estate paths considerably safer.
Month by month
Munnar weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C | 13°C | 18 mm | Cool and clear; ideal for viewpoints | |
| February | 24°C | 14°C | 29 mm | Still cool and dry | |
| March | 25°C | 15°C | 47 mm | Pleasant; rain still light | |
| April | 26°C | 17°C | 129 mm | Rain increasing ahead of monsoon | |
| May | 26°C | 17°C | 189 mm | Heavy pre-monsoon showers | |
| June | 24°C | 17°C | 420 mm | Heaviest monsoon rain begins | |
| July | 22°C | 16°C | 583 mm | Wettest month of the year | |
| August | 23°C | 16°C | 364 mm | Still very wet | |
| September | 23°C | 16°C | 210 mm | Rain easing; lush green estates | |
| October | 23°C | 16°C | 253 mm | Rain still notable but manageable | |
| November | 22°C | 15°C | 164 mm | Cooler and clearer | |
| December | 22°C | 14°C | 64 mm | Dry, cool and comfortable |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Munnar seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, March, November and December
- January: Cool and clear; ideal for viewpoints
- February: Still cool and dry
- March: Pleasant; rain still light
- November: Cooler and clearer
- December: Dry, cool and comfortable
Good, with small trade-offs: April, September and October
- April: Rain increasing ahead of monsoon
- September: Rain easing; lush green estates
- October: Rain still notable but manageable
Possible, with planning: May
- May: Heavy pre-monsoon showers
Best avoided with parents or children: June, July and August
- June: Heaviest monsoon rain begins
- July: Wettest month of the year
- August: Still very wet
Useful answers
Best time to visit Munnar: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Munnar?
January, February, March, November and December are the best months to visit Munnar, with April, September and October also good. October to March is the most reliable season, with cool days and clear skies ideal for tea-garden walks and viewpoints. June to August is the monsoon, when rainfall is heaviest and the hill roads and trails become slippery, so this period is best avoided. At 1,600m altitude, seniors may feel mild breathlessness on arrival, and the dry winter months make walks on uneven tea-estate paths considerably safer.
Which months should I avoid in Munnar with elderly parents?
June, July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Heaviest monsoon rain begins Wettest month of the year
When does it rain most in Munnar?
July is the wettest month, with about 583 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 26°C.