Kerala, IndiaQuick decision
When to visit Kerala?
🌞 Best time overall
December
🌡️ Optimal temperature
73°F–90°F in December
🌧 Least rain
23% rainy days in December
🌧 Wettest month
April (78%)
📅 Best score
7.8/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
BackwatersSeptember–March — houseboat cruise, rice paddies and lakeside villages.
AyurvedaJune–September — traditional Ayurvedic treatments during monsoon.
Tea PlantationsSeptember–March — Munnar, green hills and tea factories.
BeachesNovember–March — Varkala, Kovalam and Marari Beach.
KathakaliYear-round — traditional dance, temples and Kochi festivals.
Monthly climate data
Kerala weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 73°F | 93°F | 11% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 7.5/10 |
| 🥵 February | 75°F | 99°F | 9% | 0.0in | 11.5h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 March | 77°F | 99°F | 42% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 6.1/10 |
| ⛅ April | 77°F | 95°F | 78% | 0.3in | 11.7h | 4.5/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 75°F | 90°F | 91% | 0.6in | 9.0h | 4.8/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 75°F | 84°F | 98% | 0.7in | 7.2h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 73°F | 82°F | 95% | 0.6in | 7.0h | 6.0/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 73°F | 84°F | 90% | 0.6in | 8.8h | 6.5/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 73°F | 84°F | 85% | 0.4in | 9.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 73°F | 86°F | 86% | 0.5in | 9.3h | 6.6/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 73°F | 88°F | 55% | 0.2in | 10.5h | 7.2/10 |
| ☀️ December | 73°F | 90°F | 23% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 7.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Challenging climate
Average 35°F, 70% rainy days, 10.9h sunshine/day. Score: 5.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 29°F, 94% rainy days, 7.7h sunshine/day. Score: 6.0/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 30°F, 75% rainy days, 9.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 34°F, 14% rainy days, 11.2h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
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FAQ
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December is ideal with 23% rainy days and 32°F.
April is the wettest month with 78% rainy days.
Yes, December is the best month with an average of 32°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.4/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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