Tamil Nadu is generally hot and humid in summer (March to June), there are a few hill stations and elevated regions where summer feels pleasantly cool—or even chilly at night, almost like winter. Here are some such places:
🌄❄️ 7 Places in Tamil Nadu Where Summer Feels Like Winter
- 🌿 Kodaikanal
- Avg Summer Temp: 11°C to 20°C
- Misty mornings, cool evenings, and pine forests make it a perfect summer escape.
- 🍃 Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
- Avg Summer Temp: 10°C to 22°C
- Called the “Queen of Hills,” Ooty stays cool with occasional rain and fog.
- 🏞️ Coonoor
- Avg Summer Temp: 12°C to 24°C
- Quieter than Ooty but equally refreshing with a breezy climate.
- 🌲 Yercaud
- Avg Summer Temp: 15°C to 25°C
- Nestled in the Shevaroy Hills, it’s a calm and cool hill station near Salem.
- 🏔️ Valparai
- Avg Summer Temp: 14°C to 22°C
- Surrounded by tea estates and forests, it’s a hidden gem with a cool vibe year-round.
- 🌬️ Meghamalai (High Wavy Mountains)
- Avg Summer Temp: 12°C to 23°C
- Offbeat and misty, perfect for those looking for peace and cool weather.
- 🌫️ Kolli Hills
- Avg Summer Temp: 18°C to 27°C
- Though slightly warmer than others, the early mornings and evenings are refreshingly cool.
🎒 Packing List for a “Wintery” Summer Trip
🌧️ Clothing
- Light woollen sweaters / hoodies
- Thermals (if you get cold easily)
- Comfortable jeans or joggers
- Light raincoat / umbrella (chance of light rain)
- Socks, sneakers, or hiking shoes
🧴 Essentials
- Moisturizer & lip balm (can get dry)
- Sunscreen (UV is still strong at altitude)
- Personal meds
- Power bank
📷 Optional
- Camera or phone with good battery
- Book or journal
- Travel games or cards
