Peak Season
Coonoor in May
Tamil Nadu, India
May at Coonoor: 14-26°C, Nilgiri tea country at its flowering peak — quieter than Ooty, and the toy-train stretch through the estates runs clear pre-monsoon skies.
Why May scores 5/5
Weather
May at Coonoor: 14-26°C, Nilgiri tea country at its flowering peak — quieter than Ooty, and the toy-train stretch through the estates runs clear pre-monsoon skies.
Roads & Access
self drive: Depends on terrain. road condition: Reasonable roads. public transport: Bus/train available.. from nearest city: Connected by road from nearest city.. last km difficulty: easy to moderate
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. km: 10. has er: true. ambulance 108: true. nearest hospital: District/town hospital available. response time min: 20
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good coverage in town.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Tea estate visits — educational, Toy train experience, Quieter than Ooty, Sim's Park
Elevation
1,850m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
- ✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 | January at Coonoor: 8–20°C, cold tea-garden mornings with heavy frost. Toy train runs, but expect layers and short outdoor windows. |
| February | 3/5 | February at Coonoor: 9–22°C, cold tea-country mornings easing by month-end. Workable — fog lifts slower than March, outdoor time still compressed. |
| March | 4/5 | March at Coonoor: 12–24°C, Nilgiri tea slopes green and clear, toy train running. Shoulder to peak — quieter than April–May, homestays easy to book. |
| April | 5/5 | April at Coonoor: 15–25°C, tea estates deep green after early rains, Nilgiri toy train running full schedule. Quieter than Ooty this season. |
| Mayviewing | 5/5 | May at Coonoor: 14-26°C, Nilgiri tea country at its flowering peak — quieter than Ooty, and the toy-train stretch through the estates runs clear pre-monsoon skies. |
| June | 3/5 | June at Coonoor: 14–22°C, southwest monsoon thickening. Tea gardens lush but toy train cancellations common — workable between showers. |
| July | 2/5 | — |
| August | 2/5 | — |
| September | 4/5 | September at Coonoor: 14-24°C, monsoon retreating and tea slopes lush at 1,850m. Solid window — quieter than Ooty, toy train running pleasantly. |
| October | 5/5 | October at Coonoor: 13-24°C, Nilgiri post-monsoon — tea slopes washed green, toy-train views clearest of the year, and Sim's Park at peak bloom. Crowds lighter than Ooty. |
| November | 5/5 | November at Coonoor: 12–22°C at 1,850m, Nilgiri tea slopes at their greenest after the rains. Toy train runs on clear track. |
| December | 4/5 | December at Coonoor: 8-20°C, dry tea slopes and clear Nilgiri viewpoints. Works well — quieter than Ooty, crisp winter at 1,850m. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Connected by road from nearest city.. Roads: Reasonable roads. Self-drive: Depends on terrain. Public transport: Bus/train available.. Last stretch: easy to moderate
Elevation
1,850m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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