Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Munnar in February
Munnar warms up: highs climb to 78°F (26°C), from 72°F in January, with lows of 54°F (12°C) and about 0.9 in (22 mm) of rain.
At 98/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 78°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 54°F (12°C)
- Rain
- 0.9 in (22 mm)
- Humidity
- 65%
- Cloud cover
- 35%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 41 min
- Comfort score
- 98/100 · Great
What February feels like
Warm afternoons near 78°F (26°C) make long days outdoors easy.
There's a big swing between day and night, about 14°C (24°F), so mornings and evenings feel much cooler than the afternoon.
It's one of the drier stretches, with only about 0.9 in (22 mm) of rain.
Clear skies are common, with cloud cover averaging only 35%.
Plan around February
February is one of Munnar's best months on the climate data.
- The year's biggest warm-up: highs jump 3°C (6°F) from January.
- Comfort holds steady from January (96 → 98/100).
- February sits inside the Oct – Mar window our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route recommends.
What to pack for February
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 78°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- 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 February
February is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Mattupetty Dam
Reservoir in the hills with boating, surrounded by tea and dairy farms.
Why now February scores 98/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Tata Tea Museum
Museum and working factory showing how Munnar tea is picked, rolled and dried.
Eravikulam National Park
Grassland park that protects the endangered Nilgiri tahr, below Anamudi, South India's highest peak.
Why now Highs near 78°F and 0.9 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Rapsy Restaurant
Small bazaar restaurant known for parathas, biryani and Spanish omelets.
Kolukkumalai Tea Estate
One of the world's highest tea estates, reached by jeep for sunrise above the clouds.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Nearby in February
- Kochi in February~56 mi · highs 91°F, 1.1 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Alleppey & Kumarakom in February~64 mi · highs 88°F, 1.3 in rain · 5°C (10°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Sigiriya & Dambulla in February~292 mi · highs 84°F, 2.8 in rain · 4°C (6°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 February: quick answers
Is February a good time to visit Munnar?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 98/100. Expect highs of 78°F (26°C) and 0.9 in (22 mm) of rain. February is inside the Oct – Mar window our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route recommends.
How hot is Munnar in February?
Average highs are 78°F (26°C) and average lows 54°F (12°C), making it the 3rd-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Munnar in February?
Not much: about 0.9 in (22 mm) of rain falls across February on average, the 2nd-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 80.3 in (2040 mm).
What should I pack for Munnar in February?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 78°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), 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 February
- Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills Oct – Mar
Planning Munnar in February?
Share this February plan with your group, poll everyone on dates and keep the packing list in one place.