SeasonMapKodaikanal weather in March
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March in Kodaikanal: nice, rainy — one of the best months to visit.
#2 of 12 months in Kodaikanal · #192 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Kodaikanal climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 22°C / 72°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Rainfall | 85 mm / 3.4 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 63% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 9°C / 48°F | |
| Sunshine | 11 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 72 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Kodaikanal in March
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.
Busyschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(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).
Best weatherKodaikanal's weather peaks February–April.
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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 March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Kodaikanal?
- March in Kodaikanal: nice, rainy — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Kodaikanal on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Kodaikanal in March?
- In March, Kodaikanal averages a daily high of 22.3°C and a low of 12°C, with about 85.3 mm of rain over roughly 8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kodaikanal in March?
- Kodaikanal has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 72 in March.
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Similar destinations in South Asia — March
Within 300 km: Kochi's Kochi-Muziris Biennale around 10 Dec – 31 Mar, and Varkala's Cliff season on 15 Oct – 31 Mar.