Weather in Munnar

About Munnar

Emerald tea bushes climb 45-degree slopes in a landscape borrowed from Indonesian paintings—layered mountains fold away in the mist revealing thousands of metres of continuous plantation. Munnar sits 1,600 metres high on rolling tea estates; the breeze carries the fragrance of Nilgiri tea leaves. Cardamom, pepper, and ginger grow between tea rows.

Country

India

Best months to visit

January, February, March

Currency

INR

Language

Malayalam, Tamil, English

Things to do in Munnar

Touring Tata Tea Estate with traditional plucking demonstrations and tastings Hiking through the fragrant Eravikulam National Park for nilgiri tahr sightings Visiting Anamudi Peak (2,695m), South India's highest, for panoramic views Exploring the tea-picking villages and staying with plantation workers Visiting Kundala Lake for boating amid forested shores Eating fresh local fish curry and appam at traditional tea estate homestays

Weather by month

Click any month for detailed weather information and travel tips.

Recommended

January

23C

Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.

Recommended

February

24C

Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.

Recommended

March

25C

Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.

April

25C

Warm and pleasant, with frequent heavy rain.

May

23C

Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain.

June

21C

Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain.

July

20C

Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain.

August

21C

Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain.

September

21C

Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain.

October

22C

Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain.

November

22C

Mild and comfortable, with frequent heavy rain.

December

22C

Mild and comfortable, with regular rainfall.

Munnar's hills are blanketed in neatly manicured tea estates that ripple over the landscape like green corduroy, a legacy of British-era plantations that still produce much of Kerala's tea. Misty mornings, winding roads past waterfalls, and the chance to spot Nilgiri tahr in Eravikulam National Park make it one of South India's most scenic hill stations, especially when the rare neelakurinji flowers bloom across the slopes once every twelve years.

Best areas to stay in Munnar

Munnar Town

The small commercial centre, with shops, restaurants and the main transport hub for taxis and buses.

Pothamedu

A viewpoint area surrounded by tea, coffee and cardamom plantations just outside town.

Chithirapuram

A quieter colonial-era settlement among the tea estates, with heritage bungalow stays.

Top Station

A high viewpoint near the Tamil Nadu border with sweeping views over the Western Ghats.

Getting to Munnar

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Flights

The nearest airport is Cochin (Kochi), around 130km away, with good domestic and international connections.

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From London

From Cochin, allow around 4 hours by road through winding hill roads.

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Getting around

Hired taxis and auto-rickshaws are essential for reaching tea estates, waterfalls and viewpoints spread across the hills.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Munnar?

September to March offers the clearest skies and most comfortable temperatures for viewing the tea estates and hiking.

Is Eravikulam National Park worth visiting?

Yes — it's one of the best places in India to see the endangered Nilgiri tahr at close range, set against rolling grasslands and shola forest.

How do I get around Munnar?

Hired taxis or auto-rickshaws are needed to reach tea estates, viewpoints and waterfalls, as sights are spread across the hills.

What's the best area to stay in?

Munnar town is convenient for transport and dining; areas like Pothamedu and Chithirapuram offer quieter stays amid the tea estates themselves.

Can I tour a tea factory?

Yes — several estates, including the Tata Tea Museum, offer tours explaining tea processing alongside tastings.

Traveler reviews

★★★★★

The tea estates are even more beautiful in person — endless green hills with little paths winding through them. Eravikulam was a great morning trip, saw several tahr up close.

Anu V. · October 2024

★★★★☆

Cool, fresh air after the heat of Kochi. The tea factory tour was more interesting than expected, and the views from Top Station were stunning on a clear day.

Chris M. · December 2023

★★★★☆

A relaxing few days among the plantations. Roads are winding so journeys take longer than the distance suggests, but every viewpoint was worth the stop.

Lakshmi P. · September 2024