Kerala Tourism - Plan your trip with complete Kerala travel guide including top places.

Best time to visit Kerala

Summers : Months - March to May

Temperature - 32℃ - 36℃

Places to Visit - Munnar, Lakkidi, Thekkady, Vagamon, Ponmudi, Kumarakom, Trivandrum and Thrissur.

April to mid-June is the offseason for Kerala tourism. Though the weather is not very favourable, you can escape to the hill stations of Kerala to beat the heat. It is the most favourable season to spot wildlife in the wildlife sanctuaries.

Tips -

  • Wear cotton and light coloured clothes.
  • Stay hydrated and do not roam empty stomach.
  • Stay hydrated and do not roam empty stomach.
  • Take medicines regularly, if under medication.
  • Keep an umbrella.
best time visit kerala
best time to visit kerala

Monsoons : Months - June to September

Temperature - 19℃ - 30℃

Places to visit - Kovalam, Thekkady, Alappuzha, Munnar, Bekal and Vagamon.

The Southwest monsoon hits Kerala first. The snake boat races held in the month of August is a once in a lifetime experience and that draws large crowds even amid the monsoon showers. Also, monsoon is the perfect season to go through ayurvedic therapies and treatments.

Tips -

  • Definitely carry umbrella or raincoat
  • Definitely carry umbrella or raincoat
  • Keep plastic covers or bags to safeguard your electronic gadgets inside your bag.
  • Stay updated with weather predictions
  • Keep an umbrella.

Winters : Months - October to February

Temperature - 18℃ - 29℃

Places to visit - Munnar, Kovalam, Alappuzha, Wayanad and Cochin.

Kerala witnesses huge crowds in the winter season, when you can take part in various activities. Clear skies, pleasant weather and rejuvenating scenery all around, it is the best season for sightseeing, houseboat cruising, bamboo rafting, strolling through tea and spice plantations and many more.

Tips -

  • Do your advance booking as it is the peak season
  • Carry warm and woolen clothes
  • Avoid catching cough and cold