Ooty
City in Tamil Nadu, India
Overview
Ooty, also known as Udhagamandalam, is a picturesque hill station in Tamil Nadu famed for its cool climate, rolling tea gardens, and colonial heritage. It attracts travelers with its scenic landscapes, botanic gardens, and serene lakes.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Tamil Nadu
Population
88,430
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
11.41°, 76.70°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
55
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$518
Local Cost
$296
Local Income
$230
Cashless
40
English
55
Temperature
23.5°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
22.0°C
Record High
40.3°C
Record Low
11.0°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
947 mm
Internet Speed
60 Mbps
Upload
52 Mbps
Latency
22 ms
City Vibrancy
20
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
1
Parks
12
Transport
4
Walk Score
4
Footways
8.0
Airport
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Distance
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 28 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.