August · India
Best time to visit Munnar in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Munnar in August
Average temperature 23°C, 284 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
6.2/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 284 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Munnar scores 6.2/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 23°C, 284 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Munnar's tea hills, waterfalls and cloud forests rise in Kerala's Western Ghats.
August in Munnar — middling scores, decent value
Trail conditions at 23°C (73°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in August; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
This is the year's wettest stretch at 284 mm, but with about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine it is not a total loss; an indoor fallback covers the risk.
That is 6.2/10 on the same scale — 5th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Munnar — 3.1 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Munnar in August?
- In August, Munnar averages 23°C, 284 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.2/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Munnar?
- August earns a 6.2/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Munnar in August?
- Expect about 284 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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