Ooty Travel Guide: Best Time, Costs & Tips

March to June is the main season. Monsoon is wet. Winter nights get cold.

Best time
March, April, May, October
Also okay
January, February, June, September, November, December
Trip style
Hills & mountains
Daily budget (per person)
₹1,700+ backpacker · ₹3,300–₹6,700 mid-range

Month-by-month weather guide for Ooty

JanOkay FebOkay MarBest AprBest MayBest JunOkay JulNot ideal AugNot ideal SepOkay OctBest NovOkay DecOkay

Festivals and events

  • May: Ooty Flower Show (May)

Festival dates often follow the lunar calendar and change every year. Confirm before booking.

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Nearby destinations

  • Kerala about 210 km by road
  • Hampi about 550 km by road
  • Goa about 690 km by road