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Temperature
Max Temperature
28.1
83°
cf
Min Temperature
22.4
72°
cf
Highest
32.6
91°
cf
(16th 1960)
Lowest
19.0
66°
cf
(21st 1965)
Rainfall
Monthly Total 562.5 mm
No. of rainy days 22.3
Total in wettest month
981.1 mm (1959)
Heaviest rain in 24 hours 157.4 mm (4th 1964)
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overview
Palakkad in Kerala, also known as Palghat, is famous for the Palakkad fort which was built by Haider Ali in the year 1776 and is noted for its granite structure. The place could also be visited to witness Ottapalam town known for its heritage & culture. Located in a coastal state on the west flank of the country, Palakkad witnesses all the three seasons.
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Winter begins in December and lasts till February. Temperatures remain mild and conducive for outdoor activities. You don’t need to carry a lot of woolens as the minimums seldom drop below 15⁰C.
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Summer season starts in the month of March and continues till the end of May. Day temperatures during these months vary from early thirties to late thirties. March is the hottest month in Palakkad and could be troublesome for people visiting at this time.
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Monsoon season starts in the month of June and continues till the end of November due to the northeast monsoon. Good amounts of rain occurs in Palakkad during these months, particularly in June and July. Travelling here during this time is not advisable as rain would make sightseeing difficult and waterlogged roads could worsen the experience.
besttimetovisit
Best time to visit Palakkad is from December to February as the temperatures during this time are moderate. It is a big relief from the chilling weather in North India.
