Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Munnar in August
Little changes in Munnar from July: highs stay near 67°F (20°C), lows near 59°F (15°C), and about 9.8 in (250 mm) of rain falls.
With a comfort score of 58/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by rain.
- Avg high
- 67°F (20°C)
- Avg low
- 59°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 9.8 in (250 mm)
- Humidity
- 92%
- Cloud cover
- 82%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 20 min
- Comfort score
- 58/100 · Fair
What August feels like
Days are mild at around 67°F (20°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Nights cool to an average low of 59°F (15°C).
It's a very wet month, with around 9.8 in (250 mm) of rain, so keep plans flexible and have indoor backups ready.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 82%.
Plan around August
August is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are December – March.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort holds steady from July (57 → 58/100).
- Our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route recommends Oct – Mar, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 59°F
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoesfrequent rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Munnar in August
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Saravana Bhavan Munnar
Busy vegetarian spot for dosas, idlis and banana-leaf meals in Munnar town.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 9.8 in of rain.
Kannan Devan tea shop
Tea outlet near the museum where you can taste and buy fresh Munnar leaf.
Why now Easy to slot in when August's rain moves in.
Mattupetty Dam
Reservoir in the hills with boating, surrounded by tea and dairy farms.
Rapsy Restaurant
Small bazaar restaurant known for parathas, biryani and Spanish omelets.
Why now Keeps part of the day dry on wetter August days.
Tata Tea Museum
Museum and working factory showing how Munnar tea is picked, rolled and dried.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 9.8 in of rain.
Nearby in August
- Kochi in August~56 mi · highs 82°F, 13.8 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Alleppey & Kumarakom in August~64 mi · highs 82°F, 13.2 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Sigiriya & Dambulla in August~292 mi · highs 87°F, 2.2 in rain · 11°C (20°F) warmer by day, drier
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 August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Munnar?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 58/100, held back mainly by rain. The best months are December – March. Expect highs of 67°F (20°C) and 9.8 in (250 mm) of rain. Our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route recommends Oct – Mar, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Munnar in August?
Average highs are 67°F (20°C) and average lows 59°F (15°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Munnar in August?
Yes: about 9.8 in (250 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 80.3 in (2040 mm).
What should I pack for Munnar in August?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 59°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Munnar in August?
Share this August plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.