Palakkad, Kerala Weather by Month and Climate Averages

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. The sun is out about 56% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 68% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 62% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 43% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 14% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 7% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 5% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 8% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 11% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 19% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 18% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 41% of daylight hours. 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 sunshine about 68% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 5%. Over the year the sun shines about 29% of daylight hours. 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

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 on record brought 240 mm of rain, 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.

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?

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 sunshine about 68% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.