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What is the best time to visit Madikeri?

July to September and November to April is the best time to visit Madikeri. Although a hill station, Madikeri experiences quite hot summers. The winters and monsoons are equally inviting. The scenic landscapes, coffee plantations and the unique ancient architecture from the age of Tipu Sultan are what Madikeri has in store for anyone who visits. Being a hill station with moderate weather throughout the year, many prefer to visit Madikeri during the winters and Monsoons.

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Monthly Weather in Madikeri

Month	High/Low (°C)	Rain
January	28°/ 16°	0 days
February	31°/ 16°	0 days
March	31°/ 18°	9 days
April	31°/ 19°	19 days
May	29°/ 19°	27 days
June	24°/ 19°	28 days
July	22°/ 18°	31 days
August	21°/ 17°	31 days
September	23°/ 17°	29 days
October	25°/ 17°	31 days
November	26°/ 18°	13 days
December	26°/ 17°	8 days

More about Best Time to Travel to Madikeri

Madikeri in Winter (October - February)

Madikeri’s average temperatures for the entire year lie on the cooler side, so it’s no surprise that the winter season is especially cold and a relief for many. The temperatures in the months of November to February lie between 14 degree Celsius and 29 degree Celsius. For this very reason, the winter season is included in one of the best times to visit Madikeri as well.

Madikeri in Monsoon (July - September)

The monsoon season in Madikeri lasts from June to September and is perhaps the best time to visit the hill station if you wish to enjoy its scenery. Madikeri receives heavy rainfall during this season with temperatures ranging from 20 degree Celsius to 27 degree Celsius. This means that the weather remains considerably cool and though the season is wet and often slippery, the rain does wonders for the landscapes. As the hill station is covered in tea and coffee plantations, the rain makes all these hills shine with a lush green glow that is awe-inspiring. Monsoon season also brings the festival of Karaga. This festival is celebrated wholeheartedly in Madikeri and is held during the first rain of the year, praying for a good harvest for the season and protection of the crops.

Monsoon Season, Madikeri, Abbi Falls — Source

Madikeri in Summer (March - June)

Summer season in Madikeri begins in March and ends by May. This season receives mean temperatures that lie between 21 degree Celsius and 36 degree Celsius. While these months may not be as cold as the rest of the year, the temperature is still considerably cold and pleasant if compared to the weather received by different regions of the country during the time of the year. This season also brings about the festival of Shivratri which is celebrated in March.