Best Time To Visit Kerala

Summers are hot and humid and can be downright scorching in Kerala. Temperature can reach into the high thirties in April. The coastal regions can get very sticky and suffocating, and you will sweat buckets, but the hill stations of Kerala are at their loveliest in summer. One can escape the humidity and heat in the upper reaches of Munnar, Thekkady, Vagamon and Ponmudi. Cloudy blue skies, rich green surroundings, and the scent of spices can overwhelm you a little. This is the off-season for tourism, as most tourists prefer to avoid the heat, but it can be the best time to visit Kerala if you’re well-prepared. You can combat the weather with light cotton clothing, comfortable footwear and SPF+ 50 sunscreen. You can get steal deals on activities and accommodation at this time of year.

The monsoon is a season of nourishment and plenty. God favours the land with the gift of life. It rains 15-20 days each month, sometimes in drizzles and sometimes in heavy downpours. The weather can get oppressive with high levels of humidity and heat if you’re not used to such climate conditions, but it is interspersed with days of pleasant winds and sunny afternoons. Everything becomes greener, and plant life sings with jubilation. Jackfruit, Guava, Custard Apples and Papaya trees offer the sweetest fruit. This is the best season to visit Kerala for budget travellers and those seeking tranquillity.

Between November and February, the months are dry, with only a couple of days of rain each month. The days are pleasantly warm and sunny, even though it is technically winter. It might get a bit chilly in the hill stations, but people from up north in India who are used to colder temperatures might not even feel it. During winters, Kerala receives a lot of sun, averaging 9 hours of sunshine during February and March. The cosy warmth of the winter sun on your skin feels like the touch of familial love. Christmas celebration is particularly special here. Churches in Kerala are beautifully decorated with lights and ornaments. New Year is also a lot of fun. Visit various colonial historical sites, cathedrals, and quaint markets with your loved ones for a wonderful time.