Grass Hills National Park
National Park High-altitude Western Ghats park with rolling grasslands
How to Get to Grass Hills National Park #
Grass Hills National Park is accessed from towns in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. Nearest larger towns provide road connections; visitors typically drive to trailheads and hire local guides for multi-day treks. Check state forest department notices and obtain permits where required.
Tips for Visiting Grass Hills National Park #
- Hire local guides-Grass Hills is ecologically sensitive and some passes are tricky without experience.
- Weather can change rapidly in the Western Ghats-carry waterproof gear and warm layers.
- Watch for endemic species lists at ranger stations; many plants and insects here are unique to the shola-grassland mosaic.
Best Time to Visit Grass Hills National Park #
Post-monsoon through winter offers stable conditions and clearer skies; monsoon months are best avoided for heavy trekking.
Weather & Climate near Grass Hills National Park #
Grass Hills National Park's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 13°C to 27°C. Heavy rainfall (2068 mm/year), wettest in July with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.
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February
February is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 21 mm.
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March
March is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (143 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Heavy rain (310 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (465 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (301 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Significant rainfall (186 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Heavy rain (241 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (173 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
