Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Munnar in January
Munnar sees its driest month, with just 0.5 in (12 mm) of rain, highs of 72°F (22°C) and lows of 52°F (11°C).
At 96/100 for comfort (2nd of 12), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 72°F (22°C)
- Avg low
- 52°F (11°C)
- Rain
- 0.5 in (12 mm)
- Humidity
- 74%
- Cloud cover
- 42%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 28 min
- Comfort score
- 96/100 · Great
What January feels like
Days are warm, averaging 72°F (22°C), easy weather for being outside from morning to evening.
Lows average 52°F (11°C).
Rain is scarce: about 0.5 in (12 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around January
January is one of Munnar's best months on the climate data.
- First warm month: highs reach 72°F, up from 69°F in December.
- Comfort improves from 90/100 in December to 96/100.
- January sits inside the Oct – Mar window our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route recommends.
What to pack for January
- Light, breathable clothes72°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Munnar in January
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Eravikulam National Park
Grassland park that protects the endangered Nilgiri tahr, below Anamudi, South India's highest peak.
Why now January scores 96/100 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 72°F and 0.5 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.
Kannan Devan tea shop
Tea outlet near the museum where you can taste and buy fresh Munnar leaf.
Nearby in January
- Kochi in January~56 mi · highs 89°F, 0.5 in rain · 9°C (17°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Alleppey & Kumarakom in January~64 mi · highs 86°F, 0.6 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Sigiriya & Dambulla in January~292 mi · highs 81°F, 3.6 in rain · 5°C (9°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 January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Munnar?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 96/100. Expect highs of 72°F (22°C) and 0.5 in (12 mm) of rain. January is inside the Oct – Mar window our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route recommends.
How hot is Munnar in January?
Average highs are 72°F (22°C) and average lows 52°F (11°C), making it the 5th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Munnar in January?
Not much: about 0.5 in (12 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 80.3 in (2040 mm).
What should I pack for Munnar in January?
Bring light, breathable clothes (72°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in January
- Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills Oct – Mar
Planning Munnar in January?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.