The month in detail
What to expect in January
January is peak dry season in Kerala. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain is virtually absent (5% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.
January ranks 2 out of 12 months in Kerala. Compared to December: +4°F daytime, 7 pts fewer rainy days, +0.6h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in January
UV index
7 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
muggy at times
18°
Daylight
11.4h of daylight
Air quality
poor
AQI 66
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Is January the right month?
The best month in Kerala is December (5.7/10), 0.3 pt higher than January.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · India
🗣️LanguageHindi
💶CurrencyIndian Rupee (₹)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthFebruary · 99°F
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 82°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJune · 81%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Other destinations in January
If January doesn't convince you for this destination, compare with others.
Location
Where is Kerala ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
IndiaTropical climate with a 5.7 → 4.2 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
10.85°N · 76.27°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kerala?
December is the best month with 90°F highs, 73°F lows, 7.9h of sunshine and 12.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Kerala get in December?
Kerala averages 7.9 sunshine hours per day in December. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in Kerala?
March is the most unfavourable month with March has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Kerala in December?
In December, overnight lows reach 73°F, while afternoon highs average 90°F.
Is Kerala good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Kerala scores 5.1/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains December with a score of 5.5/10.
When should you avoid Kerala?
March is the most difficult month to visit Kerala, with March has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Kerala in January?
The average UV index reaches 7 in January in Kerala (high), with about 11.4h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.