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    Kerala

    God's Own Country with serene backwaters, lush tea plantations, and Ayurvedic wellness retreats.

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    About Kerala

    Kerala is a tropical paradise in southwestern India known for its palm-lined beaches, tranquil backwaters, spice-scented hill stations, and ancient Ayurvedic healing traditions. The state offers unique houseboat experiences and rich cultural heritage.

    Quick Facts

    Population

    35,000,000

    Area (km²)

    38863 km²

    Sunny Days/Year

    250 days

    Beaches

    580

    Coastline

    590

    Avg. Temperature

    27°C

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    Daylight, UV and air quality in Kerala

    Live conditions, updated continuously — sun times calculated for this exact location.

    Daylight
    12h 09m
    Day length
    Sunrise
    05:45
    Sunset
    17:54
    Golden hour
    17:26
    Blue hour
    18:15
    1 min less daylight than yesterday
    UV indexLive
    Air qualityLive

    Sources: Open-Meteo and our own solar calculations

    Best Time to Visit

    The best time to visit Kerala is from September to March when weather is pleasant and ideal for backwater cruises, beach holidays, and hill station visits. October-February offers the best conditions with temperatures around 23-32°C. The monsoon season (June-August) brings heavy rainfall but offers unique experiences like Ayurvedic treatments and lush green landscapes.

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    Climate Overview

    Climate Type: Tropical maritime with two monsoons

    Kerala has a unique tropical maritime climate with two monsoon seasons. The Southwest monsoon (June-August) brings the heaviest rainfall from the Arabian Sea. The Northeast monsoon (October-November) brings lighter rains. The backwaters and coastal areas maintain high humidity year-round. Hill stations like Munnar offer cooler temperatures (10-25°C).

    Monthly Weather Overview

    Month
    Max
    Min
    mm
    January
    		32°22°10
    February
    		33°23°20
    March
    		34°25°35
    April
    		33°26°120
    May
    		32°26°280
    June
    		29°24°650
    July
    		28°24°580
    August
    		28°24°380
    September
    		29°24°250
    October
    		30°24°320
    November
    		31°24°180
    December
    		31°23°40

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    Where to stay in Kerala

    An interactive map of hotels and apartments in Kerala, from our partner Stay22.

    Weather in Kerala

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    Things to do in Kerala

    Tours and activities in Kerala, from our partner GetYourGuide.

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