Month summary
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)
Quick decision
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.
Our take: Not the best window: 42% rain risk and 11.9h of sunshine. December is much safer.
By trip type
Kerala in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
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.
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| 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 March, Kerala averages 37°C, 42% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.1/10.
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Comparison
March vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -5°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -19%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.0h/day
FAQ
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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