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Palakkad, Kerala Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
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What is the weather like in Palakkad, Kerala?
Palakkad, Kerala gets 520 mm of precipitation a year over about 59 rainy days. April is the warmest month (average high 36°C) and January the coldest (average low 19°C).
Semi-arid climate
Palakkad, Kerala has hot summers and hot winters. Daytime highs range from about 30°C in December to 36°C in April. October is usually the wettest month.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 19° | 32° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 23° | 36° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 22° | 32° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 22° | 32° |
How much rain does Palakkad get?
Palakkad gets 520 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 59 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 54% of India.
October is the wettest month, with 129 mm. January is the driest, with 4 mm. October has the most rainy days, about 10.
Palakkad weather by month
Palakkad weather in January
In January, Palakkad averages a high of 31°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 38°C (1974) and the record low is 9°C (1973).
Palakkad weather in February
In February, Palakkad averages a high of 33°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 68% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 38°C (2005) and the record low is 9°C (1983).
Palakkad weather in March
In March, Palakkad averages a high of 36°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 14 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 62% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 41°C (1983) and the record low is 13°C (2000).
Palakkad weather in April
In April, Palakkad averages a high of 36°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 43% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 42°C (1985) and the record low is 17°C (1995).
Palakkad weather in May
In May, Palakkad averages a high of 35°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 58 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 14% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 41°C (1983) and the record low is 18°C (1993).
Palakkad weather in June
In June, Palakkad averages a high of 33°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 7% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 38°C (1998) and the record low is 18°C (1986).
Palakkad weather in July
In July, Palakkad averages a high of 32°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 21 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 5% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 38°C (1978) and the record low is 19°C (1978).
Palakkad weather in August
In August, Palakkad averages a high of 32°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 26 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 8% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 38°C (2002) and the record low is 19°C (2019).
Palakkad weather in September
In September, Palakkad averages a high of 33°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 50 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 11% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 38°C (1987) and the record low is 20°C (1978).
Palakkad weather in October
In October, Palakkad averages a high of 32°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 129 mm of precipitation over about 10 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 19% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 39°C (1983) and the record low is 16°C (2000).
Palakkad weather in November
In November, Palakkad averages a high of 30°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 117 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 18% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 38°C (1979) and the record low is 14°C (2007).
Palakkad weather in December
In December, Palakkad averages a high of 30°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 34 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 36°C (1988) and the record low is 10°C (1979).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Palakkad
February is the sunniest month in Palakkad, with estimated sunshine of 68% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 5%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 29% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Palakkad is cloudier than 96% of India.
Humidity peaks in July at 88% and is lowest in February at 47%.
Palakkad has about 161 days a year above 32°C. Palakkad is hotter than 74% of India.
Palakkad weather records
These records cover COIMBATORE/PEELAMED during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Palakkad station is 42°C, on April 25, 1985. The coldest is 9°C, on January 9, 1973.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 240 mm of precipitation, on October 27, 1981.
21 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit Palakkad
Winter (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 20°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 36°C and lows near 23°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 22°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 22°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° | 31° | 3.6 mm | 1 | 59% | 56% | 38° | 9° |
| February | 20° | 33° | 19 mm | 1 | 47% | 68% | 38° | 9° |
| March | 22° | 36° | 14 mm | 1 | 50% | 62% | 41° | 13° |
| April | 24° | 36° | 31 mm | 3 | 62% | 43% | 42° | 17° |
| May | 24° | 35° | 58 mm | 5 | 79% | 14% | 41° | 18° |
| June | 23° | 33° | 18 mm | 6 | 86% | 7% | 38° | 18° |
| July | 22° | 32° | 21 mm | 7 | 88% | 5% | 38° | 19° |
| August | 22° | 32° | 26 mm | 5 | 86% | 8% | 38° | 19° |
| September | 22° | 33° | 50 mm | 6 | 87% | 11% | 38° | 20° |
| October | 22° | 32° | 129 mm | 10 | 83% | 19% | 39° | 16° |
| November | 21° | 30° | 117 mm | 9 | 76% | 18% | 38° | 14° |
| December | 19° | 30° | 34 mm | 4 | 69% | 41% | 36° | 10° |
Station: COIMBATORE/PEELAMED, 52 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Palakkad climate questions
How much rain does Palakkad get?
Palakkad gets 520 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 59 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Palakkad?
October is the wettest month in Palakkad, with 129 mm. January is the driest, with 4 mm.
How many rainy days does Palakkad have a year?
Palakkad has about 59 days with measurable rain in an average year. October has the most, about 10.
What is the hottest month in Palakkad?
April is the warmest month in Palakkad, with an average high of 36°C.
What is the coldest month in Palakkad?
January is the coldest month in Palakkad, with an average low of 19°C.
What is the record high temperature in Palakkad?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Palakkad station is 42°C, set on April 25, 1985. The record low is 9°C, on January 9, 1973.
What is the sunniest month in Palakkad?
February is the sunniest month in Palakkad, with estimated sunshine of 68% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.