Kodaikānāl in January
8.1out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C. Some rain: about 8 rainy days.
24°CAvg high
15°CAvg low
8Rainy days (44 mm)
11:28 hDaylight
06:45Sunrise · 18:13 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 24°C
- Some rain: about 8 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in January varies a lot between years (±3.8 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C | 15°C | 44 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.1 |
| February | 26°C | 16°C | 50 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| March | 29°C | 18°C | 80 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| April | 29°C | 19°C | 186 mm | 16 | – | – | 6.4 |
| May | 29°C | 20°C | 292 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| June | 27°C | 20°C | 254 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| July | 27°C | 19°C | 265 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 27°C | 19°C | 292 mm | 24 | – | – | 6.1 |
| September | 27°C | 18°C | 310 mm | 23 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 26°C | 18°C | 363 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 24°C | 17°C | 290 mm | 22 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 24°C | 16°C | 148 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Kodaikānāl in January?
Daytime highs average 24°C and nights about 15°C.
When is the best time to visit Kodaikānāl?
The best months are February, January, March.