Best time to visit Kerala

Q: When is the best time to visit Kerala?

The best time to visit Kerala (Cochin) is January based on the following average weather conditions. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: Which is the hottest month in Kerala?

The hottest time of year in Cochin, Kerala is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with very high heat and humidity.

Q: Which month has the most rain in Kerala?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Cochin, Kerala with 848mm on average. There are normally 22 days in July with some rain.

Q: When is it sunniest in Kerala?

The sunniest time of year in Cochin, Kerala is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 76% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Q: When is the sea warmest in Kerala?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Cochin, Kerala in April when the water temperature reaches 30°C.

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When is the best time to visit Kerala?

The best time to visit Kerala (Cochin) is January based on the following average weather conditions.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Jan
3.5
Feb
3.5
Mar
3
Apr
3
May
3
Jun
3.5
Jul
3.5
Aug
3.5
Sep
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Oct
2.5
Nov
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Max Day Temperature (°C)

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Jan
32
Feb
32
Mar
33
Apr
31
May
29
Jun
28
Jul
28
Aug
29
Sep
30
Oct
31
Nov
31
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Jan
9
Feb
9
Mar
8
Apr
7
May
5
Jun
5
Jul
5
Aug
6
Sep
6
Oct
6
Nov
7
Dec

Which is the hottest month in Kerala?

The hottest time of year in Cochin, Kerala is normally April. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 33°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Kerala?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Cochin, Kerala with 848mm on average. There are normally 22 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Kerala?

The sunniest time of year in Cochin, Kerala is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 76% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Kerala?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Cochin, Kerala in April when the water temperature reaches 30°C.