What it's actually like to live in Kodaikanal - the weather through the year, healthcare, and the practical essentials.
Enjoy Kodaikanal's pleasant, monsoon-influenced subtropical highland climate year-round.
Kodaikanal experiences a monsoon-influenced subtropical highland climate, ensuring cool temperatures throughout the year due to its high elevation. The wet season is generally overcast, while the dry season is partly cloudy. The region receives significant rainfall, primarily during the monsoon months from June to September and again from October to December due to the northeast monsoon.
| Hospital | Type | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Van Allen Hospital | Private | 1.0 km |
| Government Hospital, Kodaikanal | Government | 2.5 km |
| Kodaikanal Health and Medical Services (KHMS) Hospital | Private | 3.0 km |
| Connection | Name | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Airport | Madurai International Airport | 120 km |
| Railway | Kodai Road Railway Station | 80 km |
| Highway | NH44 (via Batlagundu) | 50 km |
The nearest airport is Madurai International Airport (120 km). Road and rail options are set out in the how-to-reach section above.
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