The short answer
When to go to Coimbatore
The best window is December to February, when days are warm but comfortable, nights are cool and rain is rare. June to September is also pleasant, with breezy, mild weather. March to May is hot, and October and November bring the heaviest rain of the year, which can disrupt hill and waterfall visits. For older travellers, avoid the middle of the day from March to May and plan one main outing a day.
Month by month
Coimbatore weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C | 19°C | 4 mm | Dry and comfortable; clear days for hill temples | |
| February | 33°C | 20°C | 10 mm | Warm days, cool mornings; still dry | |
| March | 36°C | 22°C | 16 mm | Getting hot; keep sights to the morning | |
| April | 36°C | 24°C | 43 mm | Hottest month; short pre-monsoon showers | |
| May | 35°C | 24°C | 57 mm | Hot and humid; hill temples are best at dawn | |
| June | 32°C | 23°C | 25 mm | Cooler, breezy and mostly dry in the rain shadow | |
| July | 32°C | 22°C | 28 mm | Mild and breezy; Ghats turn green | |
| August | 32°C | 22°C | 44 mm | Mild, scattered showers; good for gardens and hills | |
| September | 33°C | 23°C | 62 mm | Showers build; falls start to fill up | |
| October | 32°C | 22°C | 156 mm | Northeast monsoon begins; heavy afternoon rain | |
| November | 30°C | 22°C | 140 mm | Wettest stretch; falls run full but may be shut | |
| December | 30°C | 20°C | 33 mm | Rain eases; coolest, pleasant weather |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Coimbatore seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and December
- January: Dry and comfortable; clear days for hill temples
- February: Warm days, cool mornings; still dry
- December: Rain eases; coolest, pleasant weather
Good, with small trade-offs: March, June, July, August and September
- March: Getting hot; keep sights to the morning
- June: Cooler, breezy and mostly dry in the rain shadow
- July: Mild and breezy; Ghats turn green
- August: Mild, scattered showers; good for gardens and hills
- September: Showers build; falls start to fill up
Possible, with planning: April, May, October and November
- April: Hottest month; short pre-monsoon showers
- May: Hot and humid; hill temples are best at dawn
- October: Northeast monsoon begins; heavy afternoon rain
- November: Wettest stretch; falls run full but may be shut
Useful answers
Best time to visit Coimbatore: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Coimbatore?
January, February and December are the best months to visit Coimbatore, with March, June, July, August and September also good. The best window is December to February, when days are warm but comfortable, nights are cool and rain is rare. June to September is also pleasant, with breezy, mild weather. March to May is hot, and October and November bring the heaviest rain of the year, which can disrupt hill and waterfall visits. For older travellers, avoid the middle of the day from March to May and plan one main outing a day.
When does it rain most in Coimbatore?
October is the wettest month, with about 156 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 36°C.