End of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Munnar in April
Munnar edges cooler than March, with highs of 79°F (26°C), lows of 60°F (16°C) and about 4.2 in (106 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 79/100, 5th of 12.
- Avg high
- 79°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 60°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 4.2 in (106 mm)
- Humidity
- 74%
- Cloud cover
- 60%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 14 min
- Comfort score
- 79/100 · Great
What April feels like
Days are warm, averaging 79°F (26°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Lows average 60°F (16°C).
Showers are part of the month, adding up to about 4.2 in (106 mm).
Plan around April
April sits mid-table; the best months are December – March.
- Last dry month before the rain picks up: May brings 8.7 in (221 mm).
- Comfort slips from 94/100 in March to 79/100.
- Our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route recommends Oct – Mar, so April falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for April
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 79°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.2 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Munnar in April
April is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Eravikulam National Park
Grassland park that protects the endangered Nilgiri tahr, below Anamudi, South India's highest peak.
Why now April scores 79/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Kolukkumalai Tea Estate
One of the world's highest tea estates, reached by jeep for sunrise above the clouds.
Why now Highs near 79°F and 4.2 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Top Station
Viewpoint on the Kerala–Tamil Nadu border with wide views over the Western Ghats.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Lakshmi Hills tea trek
Guided half-day walks through tea estates and cardamom groves with valley views.
Tata Tea Museum
Museum and working factory showing how Munnar tea is picked, rolled and dried.
Nearby in April
- Kochi in April~56 mi · highs 89°F, 5.1 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Alleppey & Kumarakom in April~64 mi · highs 87°F, 5.7 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Sigiriya & Dambulla in April~292 mi · highs 89°F, 5.7 in rain · 6°C (10°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~711 m to Munnar's ~1,454 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Munnar in April: quick answers
Is April a good time to visit Munnar?
It's middling, scoring 79/100. The best months are December – March, at up to 98. Expect highs of 79°F (26°C) and 4.2 in (106 mm) of rain. Our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route recommends Oct – Mar, so April is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Munnar in April?
Average highs are 79°F (26°C) and average lows 60°F (16°C), making it the 2nd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Munnar in April?
Some: about 4.2 in (106 mm) of rain falls across April on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 80.3 in (2040 mm).
What should I pack for Munnar in April?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 79°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.2 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Munnar in April?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.