Kerala · WinterMonth summary
Kerala weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
23°C – 34°C
🌧 Rainy days
11% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kerala in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Kerala in January: 34°C and 11.2h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Kerala in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Water at 31°C and lively beaches — January is peak swimming season in Kerala Even in winter, Kerala enjoys 34°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (11% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if December (7.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 23°C | 34°C | 11% | 0.5 | 11.2h | 7.5/10 |
| 🥵 February | 24°C | 37°C | 9% | 0.4 | 11.5h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 March | 25°C | 37°C | 42% | 2.3 | 11.9h | 6.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 25°C | 35°C | 78% | 7.3 | 11.7h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 24°C | 32°C | 91% | 15.9 | 9.0h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 24°C | 29°C | 98% | 16.7 | 7.2h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 23°C | 28°C | 95% | 15.2 | 7.0h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 23°C | 29°C | 90% | 14.5 | 8.8h | 6.5/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 23°C | 29°C | 85% | 10.5 | 9.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 23°C | 30°C | 86% | 13.0 | 9.3h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 23°C | 31°C | 55% | 5.0 | 10.5h | 7.2/10 |
| ☀️ December | 23°C | 32°C | 23% | 2.0 | 10.9h | 7.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Kerala averages 34°C, 11% rainy days and 11.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
January vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +12%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kerala in January
Is January a good time to visit Kerala?
January is an excellent time to visit Kerala (score 7.5/10). With 34°C, 11.2h of sunshine and 11% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Kerala in January?
Temperatures reach 34°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 11.2h/day.
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