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Kerala in March
what's the weather like?

Tough conditions in March. Consider December if possible.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 10.85°N 76.27°E
37°CMax temperature
42%Rainy days
11.9hSunshine / day

Kerala weather in March

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 37°C
🌧 Rainy days
42% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (7.8/10)

Should you visit Kerala in March?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 42%
🌡 Temperature : █████████░ 37°C
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.9h/d

Our take: Not the best window: 42% rain risk and 11.9h of sunshine. December is much safer.

Kerala in March by trip type

What to expect in March

🎯 Water at 34°C and lively beaches — March is peak swimming season in Kerala Spring marks the start of the good season in Kerala. Temperatures rise (37°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 42% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. December (7.8/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Kerala

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
☀️ January23°C34°C11%0.511.2h7.5/10
🥵 February24°C37°C9%0.411.5h6.9/10
🥵 March25°C37°C42%2.311.9h6.1/10
⛅ April25°C35°C78%7.311.7h4.5/10
🌧️ May24°C32°C91%15.99.0h4.8/10
🌧️ June24°C29°C98%16.77.2h5.5/10
🌧️ July23°C28°C95%15.27.0h6.0/10
🌧️ August23°C29°C90%14.58.8h6.5/10
🌧️ September23°C29°C85%10.59.5h7.0/10
🌧️ October23°C30°C86%13.09.3h6.6/10
🌤️ November23°C31°C55%5.010.5h7.2/10
☀️ December23°C32°C23%2.010.9h7.8/10
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 March, Kerala averages 37°C, 42% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.1/10. See methodology →

March vs December (best month)

The best month is December (score 7.8/10). Difference:

FAQ — Kerala in March

Is March a good time to visit Kerala?
March is an acceptable time for Kerala (score 6.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider December (7.8/10) if possible.
What to do in Kerala in March?
With 37°C max and 11.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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