Munnar weather in December
In December, Munnar sees average daytime highs of 26°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 100 mm of rain across 12.6 wet days and about 11.4 hours of daylight. It is the 6th-warmest and 9th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in December, and the air most often feels muggy.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 30 min at the start of December to 11 h 24 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, December is Munnar's 4th-clearest and 5th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Munnar's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 26°
- 6th warmest
- Overnight low
- 18°
- 2nd coldest
- Rainfall
- 100 mm
- 12.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 24 min
- 6:36 AM – 6:00 PM
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- 4th clearest
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- 5th windiest
- Solar energy
- 4.75 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 6.3
- out of 10
Munnar is town in Idukki district, Kerala, India.
- Density
- 364/km²
- people per km²
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in December
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 26°C through the month.
A typical December day in Munnar reaches about 26°C in the afternoon and slips back to 18°C overnight — a 8°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 25°C and 28°C. Set against its neighbours, December runs on par with November and about 1°C cooler than January.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg low (°C) | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 19 |
| 2 | 26 | 19 |
| 3 | 26 | 18 |
| 4 | 26 | 18 |
| 5 | 26 | 18 |
| 6 | 26 | 18 |
| 7 | 26 | 18 |
| 8 | 26 | 18 |
| 9 | 26 | 18 |
| 10 | 26 | 18 |
| 11 | 26 | 18 |
| 12 | 26 | 18 |
| 13 | 26 | 18 |
| 14 | 26 | 18 |
| 15 | 26 | 18 |
| 16 | 26 | 18 |
| 17 | 26 | 18 |
| 18 | 26 | 18 |
| 19 | 26 | 18 |
| 20 | 26 | 18 |
| 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 22 | 26 | 18 |
| 23 | 26 | 18 |
| 24 | 27 | 18 |
| 25 | 27 | 18 |
| 26 | 27 | 18 |
| 27 | 27 | 18 |
| 28 | 27 | 18 |
| 29 | 27 | 18 |
| 30 | 27 | 18 |
| 31 | 27 | 18 |
Munnar weather by month
How December compares with the rest of the year at a glance. December is the 6th-warmest and 9th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 17° | 25 | 4.9 | 11.5 | 7.2 |
| Feb | 30° / 18° | 27 | 5 | 11.7 | 6.0 |
| Mar | 31° / 20° | 64 | 10.2 | 11.9 | 4.6 |
| Apr | 30° / 20° | 149 | 22.8 | 12.2 | 3.6 |
| May | 27° / 20° | 246 | 28.2 | 12.5 | 3.7 |
| Jun | 25° / 20° | 424 | 28.7 | 12.6 | 3.6 |
| Jul | 24° / 20° | 410 | 29.5 | 12.5 | 3.6 |
| Aug | 24° / 19° | 322 | 28.3 | 12.3 | 3.8 |
| Sep | 25° / 19° | 237 | 25.5 | 12.1 | 4.1 |
| Oct | 26° / 19° | 326 | 26.4 | 11.8 | 4.1 |
| Nov | 26° / 19° | 272 | 22.9 | 11.5 | 4.5 |
| Dec | 26° / 18° | 100 | 12.6 | 11.4 | 6.3 |
Cloud cover in December
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in December.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 21% of December, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 50%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 41 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 49 | 50 | 52 | 52 | 53 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 58 | 59 | 60 | 61 | 62 | 64 |
| Cloudier (%) | 59 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 51 | 50 | 48 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 36 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 59 |
| 2 | 41 | 59 |
| 3 | 42 | 58 |
| 4 | 43 | 57 |
| 5 | 44 | 56 |
| 6 | 44 | 56 |
| 7 | 44 | 56 |
| 8 | 44 | 56 |
| 9 | 46 | 54 |
| 10 | 46 | 54 |
| 11 | 46 | 54 |
| 12 | 46 | 54 |
| 13 | 47 | 53 |
| 14 | 47 | 53 |
| 15 | 47 | 53 |
| 16 | 48 | 52 |
| 17 | 49 | 51 |
| 18 | 49 | 51 |
| 19 | 50 | 50 |
| 20 | 52 | 48 |
| 21 | 52 | 48 |
| 22 | 53 | 47 |
| 23 | 55 | 45 |
| 24 | 56 | 44 |
| 25 | 56 | 44 |
| 26 | 58 | 42 |
| 27 | 59 | 41 |
| 28 | 60 | 40 |
| 29 | 61 | 39 |
| 30 | 62 | 38 |
| 31 | 64 | 36 |
Chance of precipitation in December
Munnar gets around 100 mm of rain over 12.6 wet days in December. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 40% and peaks near 60% on the wettest days. The odds ease toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 60 | 58 | 57 | 55 | 54 | 52 | 51 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 45 | 44 | 43 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 60 |
| 2 | 58 |
| 3 | 57 |
| 4 | 55 |
| 5 | 54 |
| 6 | 52 |
| 7 | 51 |
| 8 | 49 |
| 9 | 48 |
| 10 | 47 |
| 11 | 45 |
| 12 | 44 |
| 13 | 43 |
| 14 | 42 |
| 15 | 41 |
| 16 | 40 |
| 17 | 39 |
| 18 | 38 |
| 19 | 37 |
| 20 | 36 |
| 21 | 35 |
| 22 | 34 |
| 23 | 32 |
| 24 | 31 |
| 25 | 30 |
| 26 | 29 |
| 27 | 28 |
| 28 | 26 |
| 29 | 25 |
| 30 | 25 |
| 31 | 24 |
Humidity in December
Most of December feels muggy — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, December lands in the muggy band about 49% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 50% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Comfortable (%) | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 |
| Humid (%) | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 | 46 | 47 | 48 |
| Muggy (%) | 71 | 70 | 68 | 65 | 63 | 62 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 54 | 53 | 51 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 39 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 27 |
| Oppressive (%) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 71 | 1 |
| 2 | 0 | 5 | 24 | 70 | 1 |
| 3 | 0 | 6 | 25 | 68 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 | 7 | 26 | 65 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 | 8 | 27 | 63 | 1 |
| 6 | 1 | 8 | 28 | 62 | 1 |
| 7 | 1 | 9 | 29 | 60 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 | 10 | 29 | 59 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 | 11 | 29 | 58 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 | 11 | 30 | 57 | 1 |
| 11 | 1 | 12 | 30 | 56 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 12 | 31 | 55 | 1 |
| 13 | 1 | 13 | 31 | 54 | 1 |
| 14 | 1 | 13 | 32 | 53 | 1 |
| 15 | 1 | 14 | 33 | 51 | 1 |
| 16 | 1 | 14 | 34 | 50 | 1 |
| 17 | 2 | 14 | 34 | 49 | 1 |
| 18 | 2 | 15 | 35 | 48 | 0 |
| 19 | 2 | 15 | 36 | 46 | 0 |
| 20 | 2 | 16 | 37 | 45 | 0 |
| 21 | 2 | 16 | 38 | 43 | 0 |
| 22 | 2 | 17 | 39 | 42 | 0 |
| 23 | 2 | 17 | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| 24 | 2 | 18 | 41 | 39 | 0 |
| 25 | 2 | 19 | 42 | 37 | 0 |
| 26 | 2 | 19 | 43 | 35 | 0 |
| 27 | 2 | 20 | 44 | 33 | 0 |
| 28 | 3 | 21 | 45 | 31 | 0 |
| 29 | 3 | 21 | 46 | 30 | 0 |
| 30 | 3 | 22 | 47 | 28 | 0 |
| 31 | 3 | 22 | 48 | 27 | 0 |
Wind in December
Winds average 5 km/h in December.
Across December, daily wind ranges from about 5 km/h on the calmest days to 5 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Feels | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | calm |
| 2 | 5 | calm |
| 3 | 5 | calm |
| 4 | 5 | calm |
| 5 | 5 | calm |
| 6 | 5 | calm |
| 7 | 5 | calm |
| 8 | 5 | calm |
| 9 | 5 | calm |
| 10 | 5 | calm |
| 11 | 5 | calm |
| 12 | 5 | calm |
| 13 | 5 | calm |
| 14 | 5 | calm |
| 15 | 5 | calm |
| 16 | 5 | calm |
| 17 | 5 | calm |
| 18 | 5 | calm |
| 19 | 5 | calm |
| 20 | 5 | calm |
| 21 | 5 | calm |
| 22 | 5 | calm |
| 23 | 5 | calm |
| 24 | 5 | calm |
| 25 | 5 | calm |
| 26 | 5 | calm |
| 27 | 5 | calm |
| 28 | 5 | calm |
| 29 | 5 | calm |
| 30 | 5 | calm |
| 31 | 5 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in December
Daylight runs from about 11 h 30 min at the start of December to 11 h 24 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days shrink by about 6 minutes over December. Sunrise moves from 6:28 AM to 6:42 AM, and sunset from 5:55 PM to 6:07 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 11.5 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 | 11.4 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:28 | 6:28 | 6:29 | 6:29 | 6:30 | 6:30 | 6:31 | 6:31 | 6:32 | 6:32 | 6:33 | 6:33 | 6:34 | 6:35 | 6:35 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:36 | 6:37 | 6:37 | 6:38 | 6:38 | 6:39 | 6:39 | 6:40 | 6:40 | 6:41 | 6:41 | 6:42 | 6:42 | 6:42 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 6:00 | 6:00 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.5 | 6:28 | 5:55 |
| 2 | 11.4 | 6:28 | 5:55 |
| 3 | 11.4 | 6:29 | 5:56 |
| 4 | 11.4 | 6:29 | 5:56 |
| 5 | 11.4 | 6:30 | 5:56 |
| 6 | 11.4 | 6:30 | 5:57 |
| 7 | 11.4 | 6:31 | 5:57 |
| 8 | 11.4 | 6:31 | 5:57 |
| 9 | 11.4 | 6:32 | 5:58 |
| 10 | 11.4 | 6:32 | 5:58 |
| 11 | 11.4 | 6:33 | 5:58 |
| 12 | 11.4 | 6:33 | 5:59 |
| 13 | 11.4 | 6:34 | 5:59 |
| 14 | 11.4 | 6:35 | 5:59 |
| 15 | 11.4 | 6:35 | 6:00 |
| 16 | 11.4 | 6:36 | 6:00 |
| 17 | 11.4 | 6:36 | 6:01 |
| 18 | 11.4 | 6:36 | 6:01 |
| 19 | 11.4 | 6:37 | 6:02 |
| 20 | 11.4 | 6:37 | 6:02 |
| 21 | 11.4 | 6:38 | 6:03 |
| 22 | 11.4 | 6:38 | 6:03 |
| 23 | 11.4 | 6:39 | 6:03 |
| 24 | 11.4 | 6:39 | 6:04 |
| 25 | 11.4 | 6:40 | 6:04 |
| 26 | 11.4 | 6:40 | 6:05 |
| 27 | 11.4 | 6:41 | 6:05 |
| 28 | 11.4 | 6:41 | 6:06 |
| 29 | 11.4 | 6:42 | 6:06 |
| 30 | 11.4 | 6:42 | 6:07 |
| 31 | 11.4 | 6:42 | 6:07 |
Solar energy in December
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in December, about 4.75 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.87 kWh/m² to a high of 6.28 kWh/m² in March across the year — December's 4.75 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 4.4 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 2 | 4.4 | Bright |
| 3 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 4 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 5 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 6 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 7 | 4.5 | Bright |
| 8 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 9 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 10 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 11 | 4.6 | Bright |
| 12 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 13 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 14 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 15 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 16 | 4.7 | Bright |
| 17 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 18 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 19 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 20 | 4.8 | Bright |
| 21 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 22 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 23 | 4.9 | Bright |
| 24 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 25 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 26 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 27 | 5.0 | Bright |
| 28 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 29 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 30 | 5.1 | Bright |
| 31 | 5.2 | Bright |
Hazard calendar for Munnar
None of Munnar's seasonal hazards are active in December. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do peak.
Munnar's rainy season runs May–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is December a good time to visit Munnar?
Our two travel scores rate December for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
December is a reasonable time to visit Munnar for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Munnar in December
From December's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In December, Munnar sees daytime highs around 26°C and nights near 18°C. Worth packing: light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 13 days see rain.
UV index in Munnar in December
Clear-sky midday UV in December peaks around 9 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Munnar peaks around August 16 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 21 at about 9 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 10 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10 | Very high |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 11 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 13 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 13 | Extreme |
| Nov | 11 | Extreme |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Munnar in December
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where December falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Munnar is worst in January — around 68 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), about 2.7× the cleanest month (July, 26 µg/m³).
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 68 | 61 | 58 | 53 | 47 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 33 | 51 | 62 | 65 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 61 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 58 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 53 | Poor |
| May | 47 | Poor |
| Jun | 29 | Moderate |
| Jul | 26 | Moderate |
| Aug | 28 | Moderate |
| Sep | 33 | Moderate |
| Oct | 51 | Poor |
| Nov | 62 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 65 | Unhealthy |
Where is Munnar?
Munnar sits at 10.1°N, 77.1°E, 1,470 m above sea level, in India. The nearest listed city is Kochi, 89 km away.
Topography around Munnar
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Munnar.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Munnar has large variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 627 m around an average of 1,578 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,360 m; within 80 km, extreme variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,648 m.
The land around Munnar is covered by trees (71%) and grassland (25%) within 3 km, trees (82%) within 16 km, and trees (77%) within 80 km.
India travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type C / D / M
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 23% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $2,702
- 2025
- Happiness
- 4.5 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 76%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 2.8
- per 100k, 2022
- Road deaths
- 15.6
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Lower middle
- World Bank
- English
- Low
- EF EPI 484
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Munnar (10.0882°, 77.0624°, elevation 1,470 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).