Best Time to Visit Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India
Thiruvananthapuram is at its sunniest and driest in January–March.
The best time to visit Thiruvananthapuram for sunny, dry weather is January–March — 3 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through August–September and December–April; the wetter half falls in May–July and October–November. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 26.9°C / 80.4°F in July to 29.4°C / 84.9°F in April, with rainfall from 18 mm / 0.7 in (January) to 330 mm / 13 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, India's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Thiruvananthapuram's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C80.6°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.7°C81.9°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 28.8°C83.8°F | 36 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Thiruvananthapuram?
The best time to visit Thiruvananthapuram for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 29.4°C / 84.9°F, and the driest is January with about 18 mm / 0.7 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Thiruvananthapuram's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Thiruvananthapuram?
The rainy season at Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala runs through May–July and October–November, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 158 mm / 6.2 in. The wettest single month is June (330 mm / 13 in).
What is the driest month in Thiruvananthapuram?
The driest month in Thiruvananthapuram is January, averaging about 18 mm / 0.7 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27°C / 80.6°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Thiruvananthapuram?
The least comfortable months for travel to Thiruvananthapuram — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, June, July, August, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 330 mm / 13 in in June, and the coldest month averages 26.9°C / 80.4°F.
Is Thiruvananthapuram climate different from India overall?
Yes, usually. Our Thiruvananthapuram figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our India figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Thiruvananthapuram specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.