Western Ghats पश्चिमी घाट
India UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Western Ghats is a mountain range and biodiversity hotspot located in India. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is one of the most looked-up sights in India.
Planning a visit
The climate varies by month, with the warmest daily highs occurring in March at 23 °C. The wettest period is between October and December, when rainfall reaches about 6,554 mm. For drier conditions, January and February have the least rain, with about 3 to 4 rainy days and highs of 20 °C to 21 °C.
To reach the area, you can fly into Cochin International Airport in Kochi, which is 72 km away. The site is located approximately 2,051 km from the capital, New Delhi. The range spans across Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, and Karnataka.
Weather by month
The warmest month is March, with an average high of 23 °C. The wettest is October, with about 6,554 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 33 | 35 | 116 | 242 | 328 | 440 | 531 | 377 | 311 | 6,554 | 6,554 | 6,554 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 | 11 | 18 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 22 | 12 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
