What’s the climate like in Kerala?
The current climate of Kerala features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 34°C during the day to lows of 31°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 24°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kerala in recent years was 37°C in April 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 26°C in July 2018.
On average, Kerala receives 3065 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, UK gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Kerala runs from June to November.
Curious about the climate in other parts of India? Check out the weather and climate in places like Goā, Kolkata, or have a look at other destinations in India.
Best time to visit Kerala?
The best time to visit Kerala for pleasant to warm weather is February. There might be some rain during this period, but the temperatures are just right for exploring Kerala.
Climate Table of Kerala
The climate table of Kerala shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 32 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 30 | 11 | 55 | 176 | 509 | 497 | 148 | 409 | 365 | 459 | 245 | 161 |
| UV Index | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 34°C in March and April
- Lowest temperature: 31°C in June, July, August, September and October
- Precipitation: 3065 mm per year, averaging 255 mm per month
- Driest months: 11 mm in February, 30 mm in January and 55 mm in March
- Wettest months: 509 mm in May, 497 mm in June and 459 mm in October
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Average Temperature per Month in Kerala
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kerala, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kerala
This graph shows how much precipitation Kerala, India, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kerala
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kerala, India. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kerala
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kerala, India. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kerala
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kerala, India, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Kerala by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kerala. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
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