Best Time to Visit Coonoor

The Western Ghats of South India is dotted with several hill stations. Located in the Nilgiri Hills, Coonoor is the second largest hill station in Tamil Nadu. Due to its higher elevation, the climate of Coonoor remains pretty much agreeable throughout the year than the rest of places in Tamil Nadu. The evergreen hills, tea plantations, and clear skies draw tourists in great numbers. Moreover, as the region does not experience heavy showers, monsoons can also be a good duration to visit here. While, the season of summer, occurring between March and June, offers a wonderful getaway from the scorching heat.

Let’s take a month-wise look below to enjoy sightseeing of tourist places in Coonoor in ideal weather:

March-May (20°C to 25°C):

The period of March to May, i.e. the summer season is one of the best durations to visit Coonoor. The weather is mild and pleasant. And, due to the retreating showers, the surroundings around the forests and rivers are still vibrant. Especially, April and May are busy months for tourism in Coonoor so expect higher rates for hotels and sightseeing cabs. This is a great time to explore tea plantations and botanical gardens.

One can hop on a tour in the month of May to attend the Fruit and Vegetable Festival.

June – October (19°C to 32°C):

Though, there is no particular season of precipitation, the month of October experiences the heaviest rainfall in Coonoor. However, rains come in spells, thus, one can still enjoy their holiday in Coonoor at this time of the year. Tourists should expect lower rates for accommodation in the monsoon season.

A major highlight of this season is to catch waterfalls and visit major attractions, like Dolphin’s Nose, Ralia Dam and more.

November – February (17°C to 8°C):

Experiencing the lowest temperature during the months of November to February, here comes the winter season in Coonoor. Post monsoon, the forests are quite verdant, and the surroundings are perfect for outdoor activities like trekking. The coldest months are December and January so make sure to carry woollens and winter wear as the night temperatures can get really chilly.

Choose to visit Tea Estate and the Wellington Golf Course and attend Tea and Tourism Festival at this time of the year.

Festivals in Coonoor:

Fruit and Vegetable Festival is held at Sim’s Park in Coonoor in the month of May every year. Tourists can enjoy fresh flower bloom and also sample local fruits to make their holidays memorable. During the winter season in Coonoor, Tea and Tourism Festival is a major highlight for travellers. An impressive collection of tea favours, including local variety from the Nilgiri Mountains, are available for tasting.