Pampadum Shola National Park

How to Get to Pampadum Shola National Park #

Pampadum Shola National Park is in the Idukki district of Kerala, accessible by road from towns such as Munnar and Kattappana. The park is reached via local mountain roads-hire a local vehicle or guide familiar with the narrow, winding routes.

Tips for Visiting Pampadum Shola National Park #

Hire a licensed local guide-park trails are fragile and guides help spot endemic species like the shola forest flora.
Combine a visit with nearby tea-planter hill towns-transport infrastructure is limited and often uses narrow mountain roads.
Avoid the monsoon months (June-September) when trails are slippery and landslides possible.

Best Time to Visit Pampadum Shola National Park #

Best visited October-March after the southwest monsoon when trails are safer and visibility is clearer.

Dry Season (Post-monsoon)

October-March · 10-25°C (50-77°F)

Clearer skies and safer trail conditions-best for trekking.

Spring

March-May · 15-28°C (59-82°F)

Good for wildflowers and moderate temperatures but can be hazy.

Weather & Climate near Pampadum Shola National Park #

Climate

Pampadum Shola National Park's climate is classified as Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) - Subtropical Highland (Dry Winter) climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 7°C to 21°C. Abundant rainfall (1921 mm/year), wettest in September.

Air Quality: AQI 78 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

FebruaryJanuaryMarch

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

39°

Warmest Month

12°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

7° – 18°

74%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

32 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.8

UV Index

Very High

11.5h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 19°

64%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

35 mm

Rainfall

1.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

11.7h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm).

75 Very Good

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

9° – 20°

57%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

57 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

12.0h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (129 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

67 Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

11° – 21°

61%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

129 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

12.3h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

16°

Feels Like Cool

16°C

Temperature

12° – 21°

71%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

148 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

12.5h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (147 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

15°

Feels Like Cool

15°C

Temperature

11° – 19°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

147 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

July

July is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Heavy rain (250 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

11° – 18°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

250 mm

Rainfall

2.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

12.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Heavy rain (220 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

11° – 18°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

220 mm

Rainfall

2.3 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.3h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (269 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

11° – 18°

79%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

269 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.1h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C. Heavy rain (259 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

53 Acceptable

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

10° – 18°

83%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

259 mm

Rainfall

1.4 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.9

UV Index

Very High

11.8h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C. Heavy rain (236 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

9° – 17°

86%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

236 mm

Rainfall

1.7 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

11.5h daylight

December

December is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (139 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

61 Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 17°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

139 mm

Rainfall

1.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.6

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

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