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A beautiful houseboat in the backwaters of Kerala

Best Time To Visit Kerala

Set off for a tour to this serene & most beautiful state of South India
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Tourism in Kerala

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Best time to visit
Jul - Mar
Ideal Duration
5-6 Days
Visa
N/A
Starting from
Rs. 2,500

Website

http://keralatourism.org/
  • Backwaters
  • Tea gardens
  • Ayurvedic Spa

Best Time To Visit Kerala

Plan your trip during best season to experience the best of this stunning destination

Though Kerala is a year-round destination, the best season to visit Kerala depends on which place in Kerala you're visiting. While some places are most enjoyable during the monsoons, others are best visited during the winter season. Overall, the best time to visit Kerala is during September to March, when the weather is pleasant, making it easy for tourists to explore the myriad facets of the state - the hill stations, beaches and backwaters.

The best time to visit backwaters in Kerala is the winter season, which is from November through February. It is when the weather in Kerala is pleasant for local sightseeing and boat excursions in the backwaters. Being the peak tourist season, winter is also the best time to visit Kerala with family for a memorable holiday. On the other hand, the hill stations in Kerala like Munnar receive thousands of visitors in the summer season, from April to June. It is not advisable to visit Kerala in monsoon season.

Month-wise Weather Details of Kerala

March to May (29°c to 38°c):  Summer season is not an ideal time to plan a visit to Kerala as the days are extremely hot and in the evenings also the temperature remains around 29 degree Celsius. Weather in Kerala during May is not favorable for beach visits as there is too much humidity in the atmosphere. However, the hotel rates are slashed down during the summer season and therefore can be visited by people who are on a tight budget.

June to August (29°c to 35°c): June to August constitutes monsoon season in Kerala. The whole of Kerala becomes lush green and looks aesthetic. However, due to constant rains there is too much of humidity in the air, making it unfavorable for tourists to enjoy sightseeing and other activities. Constant rains can also hamper tour plans. However, monsoon season is best for those who wants to take ayurvedic treatments in Kerala.

October to February (10°c to 25°c): October to February constitutes winter season in Kerala and this is also the best time to visit Kerala. The humidity drops and the valleys are lush green with the offset of monsoon. Kerala weather in December is ideal for all sorts of activities like water sports, ayurvedic treatments, houseboat cruises etc.

Whatever you seek - adventure or peace and tranquility, your Kerala trip will offer you all such experiences and more. Such is the beauty of a journey to Kerala! Honeymooners, families, solo travelers and friends traveling in a group are sure to find their own slice of heaven in Kerala, thereby each coming up with their own version of the best time to go to Kerala.

All in all, the best season to visit Kerala depends on what you wish to experience in Kerala, and where. Just adjust your itinerary as per the season, and you can cover as many destinations as you like within a short time frame. 

Famous Festivals Celebrated in Kerala

Aranmula Snake Boat Race: Aranmula Snake Boat Race takes place on the banks of river Pampa and thousands of tourists and local people come here to enjoy this boat race competition. This festival usually takes place in the month of August and September.

Onam Festival: This is the most famous festival of Kerala. Onam is celebrated for 10 days in the month of August or September with great pomp and show. The festivity is marked by classical and folk dance performances, flower decorations, elephant processions, sports games, fireworks, cultural performances, music concerts, and water carnivals.

Theyyam Festival: This Kerala festival is celebrated between April and December wherein 400 different varieties of Theyyam dance performances are performed. Mythological acts are also performed during this festival.

Climate in Kerala

Summer Season in Kerala

Summers in Kerala are from March to May, and this is when the weather is hot and humid in most parts of the state. The humidity makes it hard to enjoy sightseeing, although it does get cooler in the evenings. Hill stations remain cool during summers as well, so one can surely visit places like Munnar, Thekkady, or Wayanad during the summers. Places such as Kochi, Alleppey, and Kumarakom, on the other hand, turn too humid and uncomfortable for being outdoors. But that doesn't deter tourists from taking advantage of the lower off-season prices.

Monsoon Season in Kerala

Monsoons, from the months of June to August, are perfect for visiting most parts of Kerala, including the backwaters, beaches, and hill stations. In monsoons, one can enjoy a refreshing climate as well as witness the lush green landscapes of the state in full bloom. The monsoon season is also ideal for indulging in Ayurvedic therapies and spa it offers respite from the humidity and the wet and cold weather helps ignite a sense of rejuvenation. What's better than being surrounded by lush greenery and the feeling of stress and tiredness leaving your body in waves under the expert hands of a specialized masseuse!

Winter Season in Kerala

December marks the start of winters in Kerala with milder temperature till February. The winter season is perfect for visiting the backwaters and the beaches since humidity is lower and the weather is cool and pleasant. Winters make the hill stations slightly cooler than general. In winters, places such as Munnar and Thekkady offer beautiful views of mist clad mountain tops and foggy tea gardens, a mesmerizing sight for those with a penchant for nature walks. In fact, winters are the best time to visit Kerala for honeymoon.

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    Pattambi

    P's 4 days trip to Kerala

    Our family of 10 had a 4 days trip to munnar-alleppy-athirapally falls. Everything went as planned. Cab driver was great, he was quite understanding and covered most of the places. Hotel rooms were satisfactory, ambience and view from there was great. Only problem was one room's bathroom heater & lighting wasn't working. The house boat we travelled was also quite neat, staff was so friendly. Food was tasty and also they arranged a shikara boat when we asked so that we could travel to inner canals of vembanadan-kumarakam lake Happy about our whole trip!

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    Abhimanyu Jori

    Mumbai

    Abhimanyu's 6 days trip to Kerala

    Hello, It was an amazing experience in Kerala.. Cab facility provided by the vendor was also good. No issues faced during the journey... Driver was good,kind and helpful... Thanks for the service.. Regards, Abhimanyu Jori

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    Praveen Rawat

    Jaipur

    Praveen's 4 days trip to Kerala

    I have completed my travel of Kerala. The below some points which I want to put in your notice. 1. In Thekkady hotel service is not Good ( Karar Garden Thekkady ) 2. In Alleppey ( Agent provide me Sharing Houseboat instead of Private ) In Last movement he denied provide the Private Houseboat Sharing houseboat also not clean & some cockroach in my bad room. Please refund my payment towards Private houseboat which i received Sharing houseboat.

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    Yadneshmadiwale

    Hyderabad

    Yadneshmadiwale's 4 days trip to Kerala

    Vinit from Namaskaram travels was continuously in touch. Overall, had a good experience with Namaskaram Travels. My trip was to Kerala.

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    Nikhil

    Delhi

    Nikhil's 6 days trip to Kerala

    Some hotels were good, some has a poor grade.... House boat was also poor including staff... Cab Driver was good with behaviour and knowledge of places, but he was not familiar with our language.... Over all i will give 3.5/5 star to Dunia zamana.... Best memories was Padmanabh swami temple, and advanture valley in munnar....

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    Vikram Adonis

    Mumbai

    Vikram's 5 days trip to Kerala

    We are not happy with the arrangement done in Allepey i.e. house boat ( I booked the superior luxury boat but the boat is hardly premium class). The amount which I paid for the trip is not worth it. Also, there is lot of issues with regards to the payment also. So overall I am not happy with my trip

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    Umang Rathod

    Mumbai

    Umang's 7 days trip to Kerala

    Good Munnar was awesome ..people spent more time in munnar

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    Reshmahcjain

    Bengaluru

    Reshmahcjain's 5 days trip to Kerala

    Trip was good but the agent response is very bad and hotel booking is not as per our requirement before confirming the trip for everything they will be okay once we paid the money they keep on changing the hotels and iternety they provide something and finally they will tell that it by mistake, and they tell to hand over the money to driver and if we complain regarding this to travel traiangle person we didn't get any response very bad support from travel traiangle too and simply we paid extra from our Pocket.

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    Dinesh Kumar

    Hyderabad

    Dinesh's 4 days trip to Kerala

    It's a great trip with comfort Destination. Value for money. Experience of the lifetime. It's a great trip with comfort Destination. Value for money. Experience of the lifetime.

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    Naushad

    Jodhpur

    Naushad's 7 days trip to Kerala

    We booked the tour by traveltriangle for kerala tour. The whole journey was good. Hotel was excellent, driver had knowledge of local area and very cooperative.

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    FAQ's of Kerala

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    Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary operating timings are 07:00 am to 10:00 am and 02:00 pm to 05:00 pm.

    During the off-season, hill stations like Munnar are cool enough to travel to. However, places such as Alleppey and Kumarakom are pretty hot for a visit. Monsoon season does not see a lot of tourists but the lush greenery all around will ensure tourists will have a great time.

    Sharing a houseboat or having one exclusively to yourself depends on the package you have taken. Share your requirements with the travel agent in advance to avoid last minute hassles.

    The entry fee for Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary is INR 110 for adults and INR 40 for children.

    A variety of exotic species of wildlife can be found at Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary like elephants, civet cats, jungle cats, tiger, panthers, wild dogs, monkeys, and many other such animals.

    August to March is the best time to visit Kerala for backwaters.

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