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Tamil Nadu, India

Valparai

Valparai is a town in Tamil Nadu, India, 1,062 m above sea level. It has a population of about 90,353. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .

Now18°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population90,353
Local time06:55
10.33° N, 76.95° EElevation 1,062 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
Postal code642127
The year in Valparaiweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec52October
October: high / low24° / 18°
Rain this month497mm
Best timeJan–Mar

Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Valparai at a glance

Best time to visitJan–Mar

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month29°C

Average high in March

Coolest month18°C

Average low in July

Wettest monthOctober

497 mm of rain

Driest monthJanuary

34 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Valparai

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
18°C

Cloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 87%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct25°18°2.2 mm
Wed28 Oct24°16°
Thu29 Oct24°17°
Fri30 Oct25°18°
Sat31 Oct26°16°1.9 mm
Sun1 Nov26°16°2.4 mm
Mon2 Nov23°17°25.6 mm
Tue3 Nov22°18°12.9 mm
Wed4 Nov22°17°19.7 mm

When to go to Valparai

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score858671564845444549525870
High26°28°29°28°26°23°23°23°24°24°24°24°
Low15°16°17°19°19°19°18°18°18°18°17°16°
Rain (mm)343613828538059272551035949729682
Wet days515112016191918232012

What's on in Valparai

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Valparai

All monuments

Outdoors around Valparai

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Akkamalai Antipoaching Camp (Shed)Camp sites
7.5 km
Loam's ViewViewpoints
14 km

Nature around Valparai

Nature in India

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of India seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Valparai

Eclipses and meteor showers

Tropical storms · Valparai

Tropical storm archive

Towns and villages around Valparai

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Valparai from above

Postal code

642127

Getting to Valparai

Cochin International AirportCOK
63 km
Coimbatore International AirportCJB
79 km
Madurai AirportIXM
137 km
Blavana FerryFerry port
26 km

Places near Valparai

Places with a climate like Valparai

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Valparai?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Valparai.
What is the hottest month in Valparai?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C.
What is the coldest month in Valparai?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 23°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Valparai?
October is the wettest month with about 497 mm of precipitation on 23 wet days.
What is the postal code of Valparai?
The postal code of Valparai is 642127.