The short answer
When to go to Palakkad
November to February is the best window, with dry weather and daily highs around 31 to 35 degrees. March and April are hot and humid, and the monsoon from June to September brings heavy rain, with July the wettest. Waterfalls look best in the monsoon but treks and hill roads become harder. Older travellers should favour December and January, with sightseeing in the cooler hours.
Month by month
Palakkad weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C | 23°C | 2 mm | Dry and warm; the most comfortable sightseeing | |
| February | 35°C | 23°C | 6 mm | Dry; heating up by afternoon | |
| March | 37°C | 25°C | 18 mm | Hot; sightsee early morning only | |
| April | 37°C | 26°C | 52 mm | Hottest and sticky; pre-monsoon showers begin | |
| May | 35°C | 25°C | 132 mm | Hot with growing rain; humid | |
| June | 30°C | 24°C | 377 mm | Monsoon onset; heavy rain, green countryside | |
| July | 29°C | 23°C | 479 mm | Wettest month; slippery roads and trails | |
| August | 29°C | 23°C | 374 mm | Still very wet; waterfalls full | |
| September | 31°C | 24°C | 204 mm | Rains easing; green and cooler | |
| October | 32°C | 24°C | 197 mm | Showers continue; improving | |
| November | 32°C | 24°C | 97 mm | Drier and pleasant; chariot festival season in Kalpathy | |
| December | 31°C | 23°C | 13 mm | Dry, mild and comfortable |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Palakkad seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and December
- January: Dry and warm; the most comfortable sightseeing
- February: Dry; heating up by afternoon
- December: Dry, mild and comfortable
Good, with small trade-offs: November
- November: Drier and pleasant; chariot festival season in Kalpathy
Possible, with planning: March, May, June, August, September and October
- March: Hot; sightsee early morning only
- May: Hot with growing rain; humid
- June: Monsoon onset; heavy rain, green countryside
- August: Still very wet; waterfalls full
- September: Rains easing; green and cooler
- October: Showers continue; improving
Best avoided with parents or children: April and July
- April: Hottest and sticky; pre-monsoon showers begin
- July: Wettest month; slippery roads and trails
Useful answers
Best time to visit Palakkad: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Palakkad?
January, February and December are the best months to visit Palakkad, with November also good. November to February is the best window, with dry weather and daily highs around 31 to 35 degrees. March and April are hot and humid, and the monsoon from June to September brings heavy rain, with July the wettest. Waterfalls look best in the monsoon but treks and hill roads become harder. Older travellers should favour December and January, with sightseeing in the cooler hours.
Which months should I avoid in Palakkad with elderly parents?
April and July are the months to avoid with older travellers. Hottest and sticky; pre-monsoon showers begin Wettest month; slippery roads and trails
When does it rain most in Palakkad?
July is the wettest month, with about 479 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is March, with average highs around 37°C.