Weather in Kerala

Winter season starts in Kerala from September and goes on until February. During this season, the humidity and temperature drop down and making it an enjoyable time to see the attractions of Kerala. According to Kerala Weather Report, the lowest temperature is around 10°C and the highest temperature is around 25°C. But the temperature of the coast remains moderate throughout the day and attract more people to the backwaters and shores for houseboat cruises, boating, water sports activities, sunbathing, beach exploration, and Ayurvedic massages. It is also considered the perfect time to head towards sanctuaries for Wildlife Safari. Some of the most visited places in this state during this season are Alleppey, Kozhikode, Munnar, Varkala, and Kovalam. One can also witness several festivals of Kerala in winter season. Muharram Festival is celebrated in September. October/November brings many festivals like Dusshera, Navaratri, and the festival of lights, Diwali. The Christmas Festival is celebrated in December and the Churches are decorated with bright lights and masses. The Christmas celebrations are held all around the state to mark the birth of Jesus Christ. In February/March, the devotees have celebrated the Mahashivratri festival which is dedicated to Lord Shiva. Some more festivals of this season are Guruvayur, Bharani Utsavam, and Chittoor Konganpada.

March to May is the season of summer in Kerala. Kerala Temperature in summer hovers around 38°C and can reach up to 40°C during the peak afternoon. In the evening time, the mercury level drops but remains around 29°C. During this season, the coasts get extremely humid and making it a sweaty affair for the beach lovers. But travelers can enjoy various traditional festivals of Kerala. One festival is Painkuni which is celebrated in March/April. This festival is dedicated to Lord Padma Nabha. The second festival is dedicated to Lord Vishnu that marks the beginning of New Year in Kerala. This fiesta is celebrated in April/May. Ambalappuzha Arattu, Thrissur Pooram, Easter, Lokanarkavu Uthsavam and Kanathurkava Uthsavam are some more popular festivals celebrated in April.

The Monsoon season of Kerala begins from June and continues till August. Most regions of Kerala receive heavy rainfall and the humidity levels are at its peak during this time of the year. The average annual rainfall of this state is over 3000 mm and Climate in Kerala between 29°C and 35°C. The humidity levels are in between 65 to 73%. During this season, the weather conditions in Kerala becomes pleasant and quite enjoyable that allows the offbeat tourists to explore this state to their full capacity. Also, the backwaters are seen gushing and travelers get the enthralling experience there. Kerala houses numerous nature resorts where tourists can stay and experience the serenity of nature into its true form. Some famous festivals are celebrated in July/August such as Feast of Our Lady of Snow, Ramadan, Pongal, Id-Ul-Fitr Kalampattu Festival, and Feast of Martashmooni Amma.