Peak Season
Kodaikanal in May
Tamil Nadu, India
May at Kodaikanal: 12-24°C, pre-monsoon hill-station season — star-lake boat rides, Coaker's Walk mornings, and pine-forest trails all at their coolest before June rains.
Why May scores 5/5
Weather
May at Kodaikanal: 12-24°C, pre-monsoon hill-station season — star-lake boat rides, Coaker's Walk mornings, and pine-forest trails all at their coolest before June rains.
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 (5/5) — Star-shaped lake with boating, Coaker's Walk cliff promenade, Cool climate, Chocolate shopping
Elevation
2,133m — Moderate altitude
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 Kodaikanal: 6–18°C at 2133m, cold with frequent fog on Coaker's Walk. Lake walks workable — just bundle up and pick mid-day. |
| February | 3/5 | February at Kodaikanal: 7–20°C, still cold at 2133m with night frost. Lake and Coaker's Walk work — just warmer by mid-February than January. |
| March | 4/5 | March at Kodaikanal: 10–22°C, Coaker's Walk clear, lake boating pleasant. Shoulder to peak — quieter than April–May summer rush, homestays easier to book. |
| April | 5/5 | April is Kodai at its showpiece. 12–24°C, pear and peach trees flowering on slopes, Coaker's Walk at dawn hits the cloud inversion window before the summer-holiday rush. |
| Mayviewing | 5/5 | May at Kodaikanal: 12-24°C, pre-monsoon hill-station season — star-lake boat rides, Coaker's Walk mornings, and pine-forest trails all at their coolest before June rains. |
| June | 3/5 | June at Kodaikanal: 12–22°C, monsoon-grey at 2133m. Coaker's Walk fogged most days — doable, lake walks work between spells. |
| July | 2/5 | — |
| August | 2/5 | — |
| September | 4/5 | September at Kodaikanal: 12-22°C, monsoon retreating on the 2,133m hills. Solid window — Coaker's Walk views clearing, lake boating runs, peak crowds past. |
| October | 5/5 | October at Kodaikanal: 12-22°C, post-monsoon hill clarity — star-lake reflections crisp, Coaker's Walk views unobstructed, and pine-forest trails firm underfoot after the rains. |
| November | 5/5 | November at Kodaikanal: 10–20°C at 2,133m, mist over the star-shaped lake most mornings. Coaker's Walk clear on dry afternoons. |
| December | 4/5 | December at Kodaikanal: 8-20°C, dry star-lake days and clear Coaker's Walk views. Solid winter window — weekends book out, crisp and accessible. |
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
2,133m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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