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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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Best time to visit
Jul - Mar
Ideal Duration
5-6 Days
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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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    Jaya Kishore

    Jaya's 5 days trip to Kerala

    Complete trip is wonderful, Renjith from 7c is always reachable just one message he responds immediately. He has very good experience on kerala trip spots and distances he will guide what suits you based on your preference. If you are travelling to kerala blindly book from 7c without any doubt you w
    ill get best trip.
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    Yugeet Adlakha

    Bangalore

    Yugeet's 3 days trip to Kerala

    We had a great time on the trip. The resort that we stayed in, Rivulet, was near perfect and very welcoming.
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    Vikram Raghavan

    Hyderabad

    Vikram's 5 days trip to Kerala

    5/5 for driver. But the Car was an old Dzire with bad speakers and no iphone charger connectors
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    Pranit Bhaskarwar

    Maharashtra

    Pranit's 4 days trip to Kerala

    I have planned Kerala tour for my parents, I can say that they are 100% satisfied with the service provide by Namaskaram travels and travel triangle, this is my second tour through travel triangle and both has been awesome.....highly recommend. All which are included in itenary are awesome, but one
    can skip jungle keep safari at Thekkady as it's not worth , instead elephant ride can be taken, rest all spots are must visit
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    Bharath Kumar

    Andhra pradesh

    Bharath's 6 days trip to Kerala

    We had an awesome and fun filled family trip. Mr. Robin from Comfort Destination had arranged a very good hotel stay with sea view rooms as requested. We are very much satisfied with the hotel stay. Food was delicious in all hotel stays. Special mention to the food in house boat at Alleppey. Robin h
    as arranged a very friendly cab driver Mr. Thanseel. His driving was super good and safe. He is also very informative with the locations. We are eager to plan our next trips with the Travel Triangle especially with Comfort Destination. We will very much suggest travel triangle to our family, friends and colleagues. The overall experience was very nice, very good and satisfactory. Poovar island, Alleppey House Boat, Kovalam, Cochin
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    Bala Subramanian

    Chennai

    Bala's 4 days trip to Kerala

    Hi Team, As you this wasn't my 1st trip with you guys. Though booking was hassle free was surprised to after service, moreover your App was so pathetic which I had complained also, inspite of install & uninstall multiple times , I had login and due payment issues. No transparency on cost due to w
    hich I eventually paid on higher payment instead of what it was promised to be, refund for the same pending. Had mixed opinion on overall journey 1) Driver Nice and very friendly guy and always promot on his duty, full 5star for him. 2) Hotel - Lake View munnar * Property was good with view point and staffs etc. But drawbacks were , It's 3 Star hotel rather 4 star. I had face Hot water issue for all days, Team used to attend complaint but didn't get resolved . Food for one night was so bad and it lacks with other amenities to be called a 4Star. 3) Boat house It was fantastic, nice crew team, Good food & Hospitality. It didn't had hot water facilities As I was carrying my infant , but overall it was a happy stay. 4) Support from Travel agent / Travel triangle representative Totally below par to my expectations, As eveytime I need to do too many follow ups, Still I didn't get my refund amount on excess money paid. House boat stay and Villa Property of hotel.
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    Vickymsachin

    Vickymsachin's 4 days trip to Kerala

    Some hotels providing very less dish for the breakfast other than that services were ok. Just concentrate on hotels food Ragamaya 1st hotel was one of the hidden gem. 2Hotels which I went on the 2nd & 3rd day makes us disappointed. Rooms were are very simple & breakfast they provided was ok & servi
    ces were decent. Cab was in very good condition & driver also very good person. He did his work properly. No issues in that. Overall it's a good trip . Thank u namaskaram travel & tour agent vineet for great support & service from start to end.
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    Srinivas Kumar Mukka

    Hyderabad

    Srinivas's 6 days trip to Kerala

    It was a great tour experience. Very well planned by Trip sailer agent (Namit), Traveltriangle. I was explained everything in detail by Namit and the Driver(Sajith Joseph) too was awesome, he has guided us about the places and local specialities through out the tour and has taken care of our family
    with utmost respect and friendly behaviour. Excellent service overall. Thanks for giving our family many good moments to cherish.
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    Akshay Pophale

    Kerala

    Akshay's 5 days trip to Kerala

    It was good but need to have clear clarification about guest package Munnar was the best place to visit
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    Gobaluin

    Bangalore

    Gobaluin's 3 days trip to Kerala

    The whole trip and the experience was good. We did not face any major issues.
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    Which is the best season to visit Kerala?

    The best season to visit Kerala is from September to March.

    In how many days one can explore Kerala?

    Major attractions of Kerala can be explored in around 7 to 8 days.

    Is April a good time to visit Kerala?

    Yes, one can visit Kerala in the month of April when the weather is pleasant and mild.

    What is the best time to visit Kerala for backwaters?

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

    Is it okay to travel to Kerala during the off-season?

    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.

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