SeasonMapKodaikanal weather in December
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December in Kodaikanal: nice, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in Kodaikanal · #686 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 71/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Kodaikanal in December
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Kodaikanal climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 18°C / 65°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 53°F | |
| Rainfall | 195 mm / 7.7 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 73 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kodaikanal in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusyWinter break in India, school holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Kodaikanal's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherKodaikanal's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
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Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Kodaikanal — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Kodaikanal in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Kodaikanal?
- December in Kodaikanal: nice, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Kodaikanal on SeasonMap's comfort score (71/100).
- What is the weather like in Kodaikanal in December?
- In December, Kodaikanal averages a daily high of 18.4°C and a low of 11.9°C, with about 194.5 mm of rain over roughly 18.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kodaikanal in December?
- Kodaikanal has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 73 in December.
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Similar destinations in South Asia — December
Within 300 km: Kochi's Thripunithura Vrischikolsavam around 10 Nov – 5 Dec, and Varkala's Sivagiri pilgrimage on 30 Dec – 1 Jan.