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Weather Conditions in Wayanad
The mountains of Wayanad will welcome you with open arms during any time of the year. If you are planning on visiting this tropical hill station, pick the season that you are most comfortable travelling in. As there are many activities to do and many places to visit on the spiralling hills, pick the most comfortable time of the year for you. Read on to know how Wayanad blooms in every season, to plan your trip accordingly.
Though this is a hill station, the mountains experience a tropical climate with mild winters and harsh summers. In winters, the mountains cool down with temperatures ranging from 10 degree Celsius to 15 degree Celsius. The weather is cool and dry and is preferred by most of the travellers for excursions. Unlike other hill stations, the best time to visit Wayanad is winters and not summers. Almost all the tourist spots and treks are pretty active in the winter season as the place witnesses a huge influx of travellers. Winters in Wayanad are short, lasting only from December to February. If you are planning a trip during this season, expect a crowd almost everywhere.
Summers are warm and humid accompanied by an occasional meet and greet with cool breezes from the Western Ghats. The hot-headed hills of Wayanad may surprise you with temperatures that go up to 36 degree Celsius. For everyone who loves the summer warmth for a stroll down to the lush green lanes, a visit from March to May is your perfect time to grace Wayanad with your presence. Though the summers are warm and humid, the weather is loved by many travellers as many flock to Wayanad during this season. So, in case you are a summer lover, pack some sunscreen and shades and hit the roads to enjoy a beautiful trip in Wayanad.
The monsoon gods arrive in full flurry in Wayanad. Just like most places in Kerala, Wayanad, too, is greeted by monsoon twice – once from June to September and then in October to November. The showers in Wayanad are anything but mellow. Stormy winds, thundering and heavy rains are just a normal sight in monsoons. However, once the raindrops touch Wayanad, it blossoms into a beauty that is parallel to paradise. Though some of the places are temporarily shut down during monsoons, there are some trekking groups that arrange monsoon treks. Sinc, Wayanad receives heavy rainfall, the treks can be incredibly challenging and you must be extra careful if you are planning to sign up for this adventure.
A summer affair for artsy souls
The summers are for the art enthusiasts. Though you can indulge in art and craft in other seasons too, signing up for an art and craft workshop to take refuge from the warm summer afternoons is a good way to make your summers productive. For everyone who doesn’t mind the sun giving them company during their stay, summers are the best time to Wayanad. After your noon musings, you can head to the local markets to shop for some antiquities and souvenirs. In all, the summer holidays are for everyone who enjoys a mix of activity driven holiday along with some chill time to rest.
Winters for the mountain lovers
If you want to get mesmerized by the mist-clad mountains then there’s no better time than winters to do so. For trek lovers, winters are your best option for mountain hiking. Visit tea and coffee plantations in winters and sip on endless cuppas of your favourite warm beverages.
Monsoons for adventure junkies
Though Wayanad receives heavy rainfall and some of the tourist spots are closed for visitors, there are a lot of trekking groups that plan excursion trips to mountains. So, if you want to have a taste of adrenaline with some rain drops, then you can head to Wayanad during monsoons. The travel and accommodation observe a decrease in costs during this season and a monsoon escapade will be quite light on your pockets.
You can either choose your season depending on the activities that you most enjoy, but there are some activities that are not restricted to best time to visit Wayanad. Those who love rafting can have an intimate conversation with the river either during summer or in the cool winds during winters, too. Kerala surprises you with mountains and beaches and coconuts and awesome coffees. So, a trip to any of the destinations will be your escape to an unknow place. Wayanad also follows suite and doesn’t disappoint you one bit. So, if you long for some wanderlust, Wayanad will help you fulfil this.
There is no best time to visit Wayanad, as it is different seasons offer different experiences throughout the year. No matter what season you pick for your trip, pack your bags with necessary seasonal travel gear. No one traveller visits the same place. Every traveller sees the place and experiences it in their own way. Then why should there be a one size fits all itinerary? Head to SOTC and let our travel experts help you to design an itinerary that is unique to you. Book your Wayanad tour packages or Kerala tour packages and go find a new place, and find a new you.
