Munnar in Winter
In winter (December, January and February), Munnar sees average daytime highs around 28°C and overnight lows near 18°C, with 152 mm of rain over about 23 wet days across the season. It is the 2nd-warmest season and the driest season of the year.
Over the season highs climb from about 26°C in early December to 30°C by late February. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 41% of the time across winter, and the air most often feels humid.
Winter is Munnar's best season of the year to visit on our travel score. For the whole year in context, see Munnar's year-round climate.
- Avg daytime high
- 28°C
- 2nd-warmest season
- Avg overnight low
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 152 mm
- 23 wet days
- Avg wind
- 5 km/h
- Travel score
- 6.5
- best season of the year
- Months
- Dec · Jan · Feb
Temperature in Munnar in Winter
Over the season highs climb from about 26°C in early December to 30°C by late February.
A typical winter day in Munnar reaches about 28°C and drops to 18°C overnight. The warmest of the three months is February, the coolest January.
Munnar weather by month
How the three winter months (December, January and February) compare with the rest of the year — the season's months are highlighted.
| 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 Winter
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 41% of the time across winter.
Chance of precipitation in Winter
Munnar gets around 152 mm of rain over 23 wet days across winter. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Humidity in Winter
Most of winter feels humid — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
Wind in Winter
Winds average 5 km/h across winter.
Sunrise & sunset in Winter
Daylight runs from about 11 h 30 min in early December to 11 h 48 min by late February. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Solar energy in Winter
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day across winter, about 5.5 kWh/m².
Hazard calendar for Munnar
None of Munnar's seasonal hazards peak in winter. The full-year calendar below shows when the rainy season, cyclone risk and dust haze do.
Munnar's rainy season runs May–November, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is winter a good time to visit Munnar?
Our two travel scores rate winter for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal), averaged across the three months.
winter 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 Winter
From winter's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In winter, Munnar sees daytime highs around 28°C and nights near 18°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 23 days see rain.
UV index in Munnar in Winter
Clear-sky midday UV across winter averages around 11 (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 Winter
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where winter 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.