Coimbatore district

Province · Tamil Nadu State, 🇮🇳 India

Population 3,458,045

Area 4,713 km²

Time zone Asia/Kolkata

Official website www.coimbatore.gov.in

Coimbatore district

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Coimbatore Essentials

Explore Coimbatore’s blend of spiritual landmarks and natural landscapes. This selection includes the UNESCO-listed Nilgiri Mountain Railway, a historic meter-gauge line, and ancient religious sites like the Perur Pateeswarar Temple, known for its intricate stone carvings. Natural highlights include the Siruvani Waterfalls, sourced from the Western Ghats, and the Aliyar Dam reservoir. The list also covers the city’s urban side with major retail hubs like Brookefields Mall and the Black Thunder water park located at the foothills of the Nilgiris.

Coimbatore district — Map

Coimbatore district — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January

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Typical weather in January

Great

31° (feels like 32°) · extremes 15°–34°
18° at night
2 rainy days
20 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in February

Poor

34° (feels like 35°) · extremes 16°–38°
19° at night
2 rainy days
21 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 10 · very high

Up to 11 days above 35°

Typical weather in March

Poor

37° (feels like 38°) · extremes 18°–40°
22° at night
5 rainy days
18 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Humid air
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 26 days above 35°

Typical weather in April

Poor

36° (feels like 39°) · extremes 22°–40°
24° at night
11 rainy days
8 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 11 · extreme

Up to 21 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor

33° (feels like 36°) · extremes 22°–38°
24° at night
19 rainy days
3 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 9 · very high

Up to 8 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor

30° (feels like 32°) · extremes 21°–33°
23° at night
25 rainy days
1 sunny day
4 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor

29° (feels like 30°) · extremes 21°–31°
22° at night
26 rainy days
0 sunny days
4 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in August

Poor

29° (feels like 31°) · extremes 21°–32°
22° at night
23 rainy days
1 sunny day
5 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in September

Poor

29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 21°–32°
22° at night
20 rainy days
4 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Light breeze
UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in October

Poor

29° (feels like 32°) · extremes 20°–33°
22° at night
23 rainy days
3 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Oppressive humidity
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in November

Fair

28° (feels like 31°) · extremes 17°–31°
20° at night
16 rainy days
6 sunny days
6 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Typical weather in December

Good

29° (feels like 30°) · extremes 15°–32°
19° at night
6 rainy days
13 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Muggy, humid air
Calm winds
UV index 8 · very high

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency: Indian Rupee INR ₹ · Card payments · Commonly accepted
Emergency numbers: 112
Electricity: Type C / Type D
230 V · 50 Hz

Languages: English, Hindi
Tap water: Not safe to drink
Driving side: Left
Calling code: +91

Tours & Activities

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