Kerala · WinterMonth summary
Kerala weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
73°F – 90°F
🌧 Rainy days
23% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
December (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kerala in December?
✅ 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 December: 90°F and 10.9h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Kerala in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
Even in winter, Kerala enjoys 32°F. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Rain risk remains low (23% 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 | Min °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | 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
◀ 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 December, Kerala averages 90°F, 23% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.8/10.
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Comparison
December vs December (best month)
The best month is December (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kerala in December
Is December a good time to visit Kerala?
December is an excellent time to visit Kerala (score 7.8/10). With 90°F, 10.9h of sunshine and 23% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Kerala in December?
With 90°F max and 10.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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