Yercaud - 'Poor man's Ooty'

The most popular seasons are February June and SeptemberNovember, while late November and December tend to be cold and misty. Around April there are the pleasant showers, which bring the coffee bushes into blossom. The monsoon season (JuneAugust) is not the best time to visit as it rains heavily, hampering movement. October to May and Throughout te year as the place enjoys a pleasant climate.

Yercaud has a moderate climate. Winters in Yercaud are fairly mild, which start in the month of September and ends in December. During winter, the nearby hills are covered by mist and look so beautiful. At Yercaud, the coffee bushes blossom in April and present a spectacular view to the visitors.

While Yercaud, like most other hill stations, enjoys cool summers, the winters here are not freezing cold – so you can enjoy your stay at any time of the year. The maximum temperature is around 30C and the minimum is around 13C. While winters aren’t too cold, they are picture perfect, with mist surrounding the area and giving it an ethereal feel.

Cotton clothes during summer and an extra pullover or light woolen sweater during winter is recommended. The area also gets its share of rainfall during the monsoons between July and August, with 150 200 cm of rainfall across the year.

Tourists from the southern parts of India throng the hill station during hot summers , when they can not only escape the searing heat of their cities, but also witness the beauty of the coffee plants blossoming.Yercaud experiences a moderate and healthy climate all through the year and is perfect to visit at any time of the year. The calm environ of Yeracud often lead it to be called as the Ooty of the poor.

Summer Max 30ºC, Min 16ºC.

Winter Max 25ºC, Min 13ºC

Average 30ºC 13ºC

Rainfall 1,500 mm. Minimum ; 2,000mm. Maximum.

Season Throughout the year

Clothing Winter Ordinary cotton with light wollen pull over is enough.

Clothing Summer Ordinary Cotton.

The climate of Yercaud is a moderate one. The maximum temperature is 167.6°F and minimum is 66°F. In the year 1988, the average maximum temperature was 27°C and minimum is 15°C. Winter season starts in the month of September and ends in December. During Winter, the hills are covered by mist and looks beautiful.