Climate of Kerala, India
Area-weighted average across Kerala. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Kerala, a subdivision of India, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.5°C / 76.1°F in July to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in April, with rainfall from 13 mm / 0.5 in to 736 mm / 29 in depending on the season (2873 mm / 113.1 in total across the year). See the 3 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.8°C76.6°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.9°C78.6°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 27.3°C81.1°F | 37 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 27.9°C82.2°F | 110 mm4.3″ | Tropical |
| May | 27.4°C81.3°F | 223 mm8.8″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.3°C77.5°F | 564 mm22.2″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.5°C76.1°F | 736 mm29″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.7°C76.5°F | 434 mm17.1″ | Tropical |
| September | 25.2°C77.4°F | 250 mm9.8″ | Tropical |
| October | 25.4°C77.7°F | 275 mm10.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.1°C77.2°F | 159 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.8°C76.6°F | 52 mm2″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kerala?
The best months to visit Kerala, India for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March. The warmest month is April at an area-wide average of 27.9°C / 82.2°F, and the driest is January with about 13 mm / 0.5 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Kerala?
Kerala, India has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.5°C / 76.1°F in July to 27.9°C / 82.2°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 2873 mm / 113.1 in, with the wettest month being July (736 mm / 29 in) and the driest January (13 mm / 0.5 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Kerala?
The hottest month in Kerala is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 27.9°C / 82.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Kerala?
The coldest month in Kerala is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.5°C / 76.1°F.
When does it rain most in Kerala?
The wettest month in Kerala is July, averaging about 736 mm / 29 in of rainfall. The driest is January with about 13 mm / 0.5 in.