Seasons in Coimbatore
Best Seasons
Coimbatore enjoys a pleasant climate due to its proximity to the Nilgiri Mountains and the cool breeze that flows through the Palakkad Gap. This makes it an ideal tourist destination throughout the year. Summers tend to be hot, with the mercury touching a high of 39 C, but the light and cool wind makes it bearable. Winter is not very cold, as the temperature rarely dips below 20 C.The climate of Coimbatore city is moderate and pleasant throughout the year with not much temperature fluctuations between summers and winters. Summers are hot with the maximum temperature reaching 39°C, the minimum temperature in summer is 21°C. Winters are mild with the maximum temperature hovering around 30°C and the minimum temperature rarely going below 15°C. Coimbatore being in Tamil Nadu, does not receive monsoon rains between the months of June and September. However, it experiences rains in October-November, which is brought about by the retreating monsoons (north-eastern monsoon). The best time to visit Coimbatore is between December and March. Cotton clothing is apt for summers and light woollens are required for winters.
