Peak Season
Kotagiri in May
Tamil Nadu, India
May at Kotagiri: 14-26°C, the oldest Nilgiri hill station at peak quiet — tea-estate walks, Catherine Falls viewpoint, and Toda tribal villages cool through the day.
Why May scores 5/5
Weather
May at Kotagiri: 14-26°C, the oldest Nilgiri hill station at peak quiet — tea-estate walks, Catherine Falls viewpoint, and Toda tribal villages cool through the day.
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: 3/5. 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 (3/5) — Quiet and peaceful, Nature walks, Toda tribal culture
Elevation
1,793m — 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 Kotagiri: 9–21°C, Nilgiri cold with misty mornings. Quiet tea-estate walks work if you can handle the chill and late-rising sun. |
| February | 3/5 | February at Kotagiri: 10–23°C, cold mornings softening. Tea estates quiet and tribal villages accessible — shoulder month, transition to dry March. |
| March | 4/5 | March at Kotagiri: 12–24°C, oldest Nilgiri slopes clear and tea-bloomed. Quieter than Ooty across the season — easy homestay bookings before April's school-holiday rush. |
| April | 5/5 | April at Kotagiri: 14–26°C, tea pickers back from winter break, Catherine Falls in clean morning flow. Homestays have space while Ooty books out solid. |
| Mayviewing | 5/5 | May at Kotagiri: 14-26°C, the oldest Nilgiri hill station at peak quiet — tea-estate walks, Catherine Falls viewpoint, and Toda tribal villages cool through the day. |
| June | 3/5 | June at Kotagiri: 14–23°C, monsoon in the Nilgiris. Tea-estate walks run but slippery — shoulder, viewpoints fog-locked much of the day. |
| July | 2/5 | — |
| August | 2/5 | — |
| September | 4/5 | September at Kotagiri: 13-23°C, oldest Nilgiri station at its quietest with misty tea slopes. Works well — clearer windows arrive week by week. |
| October | 5/5 | October at Kotagiri: 13-25°C, post-monsoon Nilgiris — Catherine Falls at peak volume, tea slopes freshly green, and Kodanad viewpoint clear of cloud cover on most mornings. |
| November | 5/5 | November at Kotagiri: 12–22°C at 1,793m, Nilgiri tea slopes quiet and clean. Viewpoints crystal clear post-monsoon. |
| December | 4/5 | December at Kotagiri: 10-22°C, dry oldest-Nilgiri station and quiet tea estates. Works well — clearer views than Ooty nearby, lower elevation comfort. |
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
1,793m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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