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
11h 43m
Day length
- Sunrise
- 05:48
- Sunset
- 17:31
- Golden hour
- 17:02
- Blue hour
- 17:53
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 | High °CMax | Low °CMin | Rain mmmm |
|---|---|---|---|
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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