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Kerala

India · South Asia

Kerala works almost all year round, peaking in January–February and November, when it is at its strongest for beach and nature & wildlife. Very low rainfall and clear skies provide optimal conditions for backwaters, beaches, and wildlife spotting despite warming temperatures.

Plan a trip to Kerala

Month by month

MonthFitWeatherCrowds & pricesWhat it's good for
January 9/10 35°C · 4 rain days crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 Beach, Nature & wildlife, Culture. Peak winter travel season with warm dry days, calm seas, and vibrant temple festivals across the state.
February 9/10 37°C · 3 rain days crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 Beach, Nature & wildlife, Culture. Very low rainfall and clear skies provide optimal conditions for backwaters, beaches, and wildlife spotting despite warming temperatures.
March 7/10 38°C · 12 rain days crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 Beach, Nature & wildlife, Culture. Temperatures peak with intense heat and rising humidity, making hill stations like Munnar more attractive than coastal lowlands.
April 8/10 36°C · 23 rain days crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 Culture, Nature & wildlife. Hot and humid with frequent pre-monsoon showers and thundershowers; celebrated for major cultural events like Vishu and Thrissur Pooram.
May 7/10 32°C · 29 rain days crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 Nature & wildlife. Intense rain showers increase drastically ahead of the southwest monsoon, bringing high humidity and choppy coastal waters.
June 8/10 29°C · 29 rain days crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 Nature & wildlife. Full onset of the Southwest Monsoon brings torrential rains, rough seas, lush greenery, and the traditional Ayurvedic rejuvenation season.
July 8/10 28°C · 30 rain days crowds 1/5 · prices 1/5 Nature & wildlife. Peak southwest monsoon month characterized by near-daily heavy downpours, occasional localized flooding, and surging waterfalls.
August 8/10 29°C · 28 rain days crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 Nature & wildlife, Culture. Persistent monsoon rains continue, but the Onam harvest festival and iconic snake boat races bring grand cultural celebrations.
September 8/10 29°C · 27 rain days crowds 2/5 · prices 2/5 Nature & wildlife, Culture. Southwest monsoon begins to ease, revealing verdant landscapes, full waterfalls, and improving conditions for backwater cruising.
October 8/10 30°C · 28 rain days crowds 3/5 · prices 3/5 Nature & wildlife, Culture. Northeast monsoon brings frequent evening thunderstorms, but daytime sightseeing remains manageable across tea estates and backwaters.
November 9/10 31°C · 17 rain days crowds 4/5 · prices 4/5 Nature & wildlife, Beach, Culture. Rains decrease significantly as the main dry tourist season commences with lush foliage and comfortable coastal temperatures.
December 9/10 32°C · 7 rain days crowds 5/5 · prices 5/5 Beach, Nature & wildlife, Culture. Ideal weather conditions with minimal rain, warm sunshine, calm seas, and major festive holidays like Christmas and the Cochin Carnival.

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