- Months
- Dec to Feb
- Lows
- About 12°C
- Crowds
- High
- Best for
- Views, treks
Winter is the most popular season in Chikkamagaluru. Mornings are cold enough for a jacket, afternoons are bright and the views from the peaks are at their clearest.
Weather
Daytime highs are usually in the mid twenties, while nights and early mornings drop to around 12 to 15°C in the valleys and lower at Mullayanagiri. Rain is rare.
Why winter is special
- Clear views from Mullayanagiri and Z Point.
- Coffee harvest, with red cherries on the plants and drying yards full of beans.
- Bonfires feel perfect after sunset.
- Trekking season for Kudremukh and other trails.
Crowds and booking
Christmas, New Year and long weekends in January are the busiest times of the year. Book villas six to eight weeks ahead for those dates. Weekdays in January and February are much calmer.
What to wear
Layers. A thermal or warm inner, a fleece or jacket, a beanie for early drives and comfortable shoes. Afternoons can be warm enough for a t-shirt.
Questions travellers ask
How cold does Chikmagalur get in winter?
Mornings often drop to around 12°C in the valleys and colder on the peaks. It rarely goes near freezing.
12 to 25°C
12 to 26°C
14 km