Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Munnar in December
Little changes in Munnar from November: highs stay near 69°F (21°C), lows near 54°F (12°C), and about 1.5 in (39 mm) of rain falls.
December opens the best stretch on our comfort score, at 90/100 (4th of 12).
- Avg high
- 69°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 54°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 1.5 in (39 mm)
- Humidity
- 83%
- Cloud cover
- 59%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 25 min
- Comfort score
- 90/100 · Great
What December feels like
Highs near 69°F (21°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 54°F (12°C).
Rain is moderate at about 1.5 in (39 mm) for the month.
Plan around December
December is one of Munnar's best months on the climate data.
- Opens the best-scoring stretch on our comfort score: December – March.
- Comfort improves from 71/100 in November to 90/100.
- December sits inside the Oct – Mar window our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route recommends.
What to pack for December
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 54°F
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Munnar in December
December is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Tata Tea Museum
Museum and working factory showing how Munnar tea is picked, rolled and dried.
Rapsy Restaurant
Small bazaar restaurant known for parathas, biryani and Spanish omelets.
Mattupetty Dam
Reservoir in the hills with boating, surrounded by tea and dairy farms.
Why now December scores 90/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Saravana Bhavan Munnar
Busy vegetarian spot for dosas, idlis and banana-leaf meals in Munnar town.
Eravikulam National Park
Grassland park that protects the endangered Nilgiri tahr, below Anamudi, South India's highest peak.
Why now Highs near 69°F and 1.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in December
- Kochi in December~56 mi · highs 86°F, 1.5 in rain · 10°C (17°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Alleppey & Kumarakom in December~64 mi · highs 85°F, 1.9 in rain · 9°C (16°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Sigiriya & Dambulla in December~292 mi · highs 80°F, 9.4 in rain · 6°C (11°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 December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Munnar?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 90/100. Expect highs of 69°F (21°C) and 1.5 in (39 mm) of rain. December is inside the Oct – Mar window our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route recommends.
How hot is Munnar in December?
Average highs are 69°F (21°C) and average lows 54°F (12°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Munnar in December?
Not much: about 1.5 in (39 mm) of rain falls across December on average, the 3rd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 80.3 in (2040 mm).
What should I pack for Munnar in December?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 54°F) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in December
- Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills Oct – Mar
Planning Munnar in December?
Plan it together in TripsCircle: one itinerary, one shared packing list and costs split as you go.