Peak Season
Munnar in December
Kerala, India
December at Munnar: 8–22°C at 1,600m, tea estates frost-tipped at dawn. Peak hill-station season — weekends book out well in advance.
Why December scores 5/5
Weather
December at Munnar: 8–22°C at 1,600m, tea estates frost-tipped at dawn. Peak hill-station season — weekends book out well in advance.
Roads & Access
self drive: SUV recommended for ghat sections. road condition: Winding ghat road. Well-maintained but slow. Fog possible.. public transport: KSRTC buses from Kochi/Kottayam. Infrequent.. from nearest city: Kochi 110km (3.5hr via ghat road). Madurai 140km (4hr). last km difficulty: moderate
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. km: 2. has er: true. ambulance 108: true. nearest hospital: Tata Hospital Munnar. response time min: 15
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good in town. Weak in tea estates and Top Station.
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) — Tea estate walks — educational, Cool climate year-round, Eravikulam tahr walk up to kids, Mattupetty Dam boating
Elevation
1,600m — 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 | 5/5 | January at Munnar: 5-21°C, cold dry mornings over the tea estates, frost possible in the high valleys. Eravikulam open for Nilgiri tahr — gates get busy by 9am. |
| February | 4/5 | February at Munnar: 12-25°C, dry tea-estate days and clear peak views. Solid window — shoulder to peak, crowds thinner than December holiday rush. |
| March | 4/5 | March at Munnar: 12–26°C, tea estates green, Eravikulam tahrs active. Shoulder to peak — quieter than April–May school break, homestay rates reasonable. |
| April | 3/5 | April at Munnar: 17-28C. Tea estates still open and cooler than plains; afternoon mist and pre-monsoon showers starting to build. |
| May | 3/5 | May at Munnar: 16–28°C at 1600m, warmer haze over tea estates. Workable — just peak crowds from plains, and clarity drops before June rains. |
| June | 2/5 | — |
| July | 2/5 | — |
| August | 2/5 | — |
| September | 4/5 | September at Munnar: 14-24°C, tea estates lush as monsoon retreats. Solid window — crowds thinner than Dec-Jan, clearer days arriving. |
| October | 5/5 | October at Munnar: 14-24°C, tea estates washed emerald post-monsoon — Eravikulam reopens, Anamudi views clear, and the Kurinji hills start the walk into their bloom year. |
| November | 5/5 | November at Munnar: 14–24°C at 1,600m, tea estates deep green after the rains. Mist lifts by mid-morning, trekking routes drying out. |
| Decemberviewing | 5/5 | December at Munnar: 8–22°C at 1,600m, tea estates frost-tipped at dawn. Peak hill-station season — weekends book out well in advance. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Kochi 110km (3.5hr via ghat road). Madurai 140km (4hr). Roads: Winding ghat road. Well-maintained but slow. Fog possible.. Self-drive: SUV recommended for ghat sections. Public transport: KSRTC buses from Kochi/Kottayam. Infrequent.. Last stretch: moderate
Elevation
1,600m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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