End of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Munnar in October
Little changes in Munnar from September: highs stay near 69°F (21°C), lows near 58°F (15°C), and about 12.5 in (318 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 60/100, 8th of 12.
- Avg high
- 69°F (21°C)
- Avg low
- 58°F (15°C)
- Rain
- 12.5 in (318 mm)
- Humidity
- 90%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 46 min
- Comfort score
- 60/100 · Good
What October feels like
Expect mild afternoons around 69°F (21°C), good for long walks.
Lows average 58°F (15°C).
It's a very wet month, with around 12.5 in (318 mm) of rain, so keep plans flexible and have indoor backups ready.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 75%.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are December – March.
- Comfort slips from 63/100 in September to 60/100.
- October sits inside the Oct – Mar window our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route recommends.
What to pack for October
- A warm layer for eveningsnights drop to 58°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 October
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Eravikulam National Park
Grassland park that protects the endangered Nilgiri tahr, below Anamudi, South India's highest peak.
Kannan Devan tea shop
Tea outlet near the museum where you can taste and buy fresh Munnar leaf.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 12.5 in of rain.
Top Station
Viewpoint on the Kerala–Tamil Nadu border with wide views over the Western Ghats.
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 12.5 in of rain.
Rapsy Restaurant
Small bazaar restaurant known for parathas, biryani and Spanish omelets.
Why now Easy to slot in when October's rain moves in.
Nearby in October
- Kochi in October~56 mi · highs 83°F, 14.1 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Alleppey & Kumarakom in October~64 mi · highs 83°F, 14.8 in rain · 8°C (14°F) warmer by day, wetter
- Sigiriya & Dambulla in October~292 mi · highs 85°F, 9.1 in rain · 9°C (16°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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Munnar?
It's middling, scoring 60/100. The best months are December – March, at up to 98. Expect highs of 69°F (21°C) and 12.5 in (318 mm) of rain. October is inside the Oct – Mar window our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route recommends.
How hot is Munnar in October?
Average highs are 69°F (21°C) and average lows 58°F (15°C), making it the 6th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Munnar in October?
Yes: about 12.5 in (318 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 80.3 in (2040 mm).
What should I pack for Munnar in October?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (nights drop to 58°F), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (frequent rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in October
- Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills Oct – Mar
Planning Munnar in October?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.