July weather forecast
Kodaikanal, India

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Weather in July

In July, Kodaikanal experiences a further dip in temperature, making the weather cooler. Despite being in the monsoon season, daily activities are not much affected as the city receives light to moderate showers. While the rains make the surroundings look greener and more enchanting, the reduction in temperature ensures that travel and exploration remain comfortable. However, it is imperative to note that wind speeds in July are the highest in the year, averaging at 13.6km/h (8.5mph). So, if one is planning a trip during this month, ensuring wind protection should be a consideration.

Temperature

The arrival of July in Kodaikanal records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.8°C (89.2°F), closely related to the 32.1°C (89.8°F) observed in June. July nights in Kodaikanal, India, are marked by an average temperature drop to a moderately hot 23.6°C (74.5°F).

Heat index

In July, the average heat index is calculated to be a torrid 37°C (98.6°F). Take more preventive steps, risk of heat exhaustion and heat cramps is elevated. Long activity may culminate in heatstroke.
Understanding the heat index involves considering values for shaded locales with light wind. Direct exposure to sunshine could lead to a heat index increase by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'felt air temperature' or 'real feel', is an aggregate value of air's warmth and moisture to show the human-felt temperature. A person's impression of weather can be affected by numerous aspects, among them metabolic variations, pregnancy, and activity levels. In the direct sunlight, the weather's impact can be amplified, possibly boosting the heat index by up to 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are especially vital to children. Young children are generally more endangered than adults, as they usually less sweat. And also, due to larger skin surface relative to their small bodies and higher heat production as a result of their activity.
When temperatures rise, the human body turns to perspiration, using the cooling power of evaporating sweat. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. With body temperatures on the rise, inefficient heat shedding can lead to dehydration and its associated complications.

Humidity

The average relative humidity in July is 62%.

Rainfall

In Kodaikanal, during July, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation. Throughout the year, in Kodaikanal, there are 177.9 rainfall days, and 910mm (35.83") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In July, the average length of the day in Kodaikanal is 12h and 40min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of July, in Kodaikanal, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 6:43 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in July is 8.7h.

UV index

February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kodaikanal. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for ordinary individuals.
Note: In July, an average UV index of 7 transforms into the following instructions:
Avoid overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals can burn in under 20 minutes. During the period from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., UV radiation is highest. Try to avoid direct sunlight during these hours. A hat with a broad brim is indispensable, filtering out up to half of UV rays.
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Frequently asked questions

How hot is it in Kodaikanal in July?

During July, Kodaikanal experiences an average high-temperature of 31.8°C (89.2°F) and a low-temperature of 23.6°C (74.5°F). The average heat index (a.k.a. 'feels like', 'felt air temperature'), which takes the relative humidity and factors it into the air temperature reading, in July is calculated to be 37°C (98.6°F).

What is the average humidity in July in Kodaikanal?

The average relative humidity in July in Kodaikanal, India, is 62%.

How much does it rain in Kodaikanal in July?

In Kodaikanal, India, during July, the rain falls for 13 days and regularly aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation.

How many hours of daylight does Kodaikanal have in July?

In July, the average day length in Kodaikanal, India, is 12h and 40min.

When are sunrise and sunset in July in Kodaikanal?

On the first day of July, sunrise is at 6:02 am and sunset at 6:45 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 6:09 am and sunset at 6:43 pm IST.

How many hours of sunshine does Kodaikanal have in July?

The average sunshine duration in July is 8.7h.

When is the highest UV index in Kodaikanal?

February through September, with an average maximum UV index of 7, are months with the highest UV index in Kodaikanal.

What is the UV index intensity in July in Kodaikanal?

In Kodaikanal, the average daily maximum UV index in July is 7. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

Average temperature in July
Kodaikanal, India

Average temperature in July - Kodaikanal, India
  • Average high temperature in July: 31.8°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (34.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.2°C).

  • Average low temperature in July: 23.6°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is May (24.2°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (16.3°C).

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Average pressure in July
Kodaikanal, India

Average pressure in July - Kodaikanal, India
  • Average pressure in July: 1007.7mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1012.8mbar).
The months with the lowest atmospheric pressure are May and June (1007.5mbar).

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Average wind speed in July
Kodaikanal, India

Average wind speed in July - Kodaikanal, India
  • Average wind speed in July: 13.6km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is July (13.6km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (5.9km/h).

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Average humidity in July
Kodaikanal, India

Average humidity in July - Kodaikanal, India
  • Average humidity in July: 62%

The months with the highest relative humidity are November and December (78%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are March and April (55%).

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Average rainfall in July
Kodaikanal, India

Average rainfall in July - Kodaikanal, India
  • Average rainfall in July: 72mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (216mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (12mm).

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Average rainfall days in July
Kodaikanal, India

Average rainfall days in July - Kodaikanal, India
  • Average rainfall days in July: 13 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is October (23.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (5 days).

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Average daylight in July /
Average sunshine in July
Kodaikanal, India

Average daylight in July / Average sunshine in July - Kodaikanal, India
  • Average daylight in July: 12h and 4min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 30min).

  • Average sunshine in July: 8h and 4min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 10h and 42min).
The month with the least sunshine is November (Average sunshine: 6h and 18min).

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Average sunshine days in July
Kodaikanal, India

Average sunshine days in July - Kodaikanal, India
  • Average sunshine days in July: 14.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (23.7 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is October (4.5 days).

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Average UV index in July
Kodaikanal, India

Average UV index in July - Kodaikanal, India
  • Average UV index in July: 7

The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, October, November and December (UV index 6).

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Average cloud cover in July
Kodaikanal, India

Average cloud cover in July - Kodaikanal, India
  • Average cloud cover in July: 34

The month with the most cloud cover is November (Cloud cover 39).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 15).

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Average visibility in July
Kodaikanal, India

Average visibility in July - Kodaikanal, India
  • Average visibility in July: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, October, November and December (9km).

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