The short answer
When to go to Yercaud
December to February is the best window: cool, dry and clear, with the lake, gardens and viewpoints at their most comfortable. March to early June is pleasant on the plateau when the plains are very hot, though showers start in April and the last week of May is crowded with the summer festival. August to October is the wettest period, with mist hiding views, though Kiliyur Falls run fullest. Older travellers should avoid the wet months because the ghat road and footpaths become slippery.
Month by month
Yercaud weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°C | 12°C | 17 mm | Coolest, driest; clear views | |
| February | 26°C | 13°C | 17 mm | Dry and pleasant | |
| March | 27°C | 15°C | 18 mm | Warm days, still dry | |
| April | 29°C | 18°C | 81 mm | Pre-monsoon showers begin | |
| May | 29°C | 18°C | 143 mm | Warmest; summer festival week, crowded | |
| June | 29°C | 19°C | 109 mm | Showers and mist; fewer visitors | |
| July | 27°C | 18°C | 187 mm | Wet and misty | |
| August | 26°C | 17°C | 247 mm | Heavy rain, poor views | |
| September | 26°C | 17°C | 209 mm | Heavy rain continues | |
| October | 25°C | 16°C | 250 mm | Wettest month; falls full but roads slick | |
| November | 24°C | 15°C | 161 mm | Rains easing; green and cool | |
| December | 24°C | 13°C | 73 mm | Drying out; cool and clear |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Yercaud seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January and February
- January: Coolest, driest; clear views
- February: Dry and pleasant
Good, with small trade-offs: March and December
- March: Warm days, still dry
- December: Drying out; cool and clear
Possible, with planning: April, May, June, July and November
- April: Pre-monsoon showers begin
- May: Warmest; summer festival week, crowded
- June: Showers and mist; fewer visitors
- July: Wet and misty
- November: Rains easing; green and cool
Best avoided with parents or children: August, September and October
- August: Heavy rain, poor views
- September: Heavy rain continues
- October: Wettest month; falls full but roads slick
Useful answers
Best time to visit Yercaud: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Yercaud?
January and February are the best months to visit Yercaud, with March and December also good. December to February is the best window: cool, dry and clear, with the lake, gardens and viewpoints at their most comfortable. March to early June is pleasant on the plateau when the plains are very hot, though showers start in April and the last week of May is crowded with the summer festival. August to October is the wettest period, with mist hiding views, though Kiliyur Falls run fullest. Older travellers should avoid the wet months because the ghat road and footpaths become slippery.
Which months should I avoid in Yercaud with elderly parents?
August, September and October are the months to avoid with older travellers. Heavy rain, poor views Heavy rain continues
When does it rain most in Yercaud?
October is the wettest month, with about 250 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 29°C.