Kerala Weather

Isolated from much of India by the Western Ghats, the climate of
Kerala is tropical and as a result of the mountain ranges the area isn’t
as dry as much of India. The temperatures seldom go much above the lows
90s in the summer, but almost never below 70 in the winter. Thus it is a
region of very reasonable weather.

The summertime comes a bit early and the experienced traveler knows
that the best time to visit is from April through June. While there can
be the occasional light showers these are just a prelude of the wet
weather to come. The weather is generally hot and humid during this
early summer.

The monsoon season arrives in late June and thus can wash out July
and August. Depending on the part of Kerala there can be vast amounts or
rain, or for some of the outlying islands almost none at all. But when
hit by the monsoons there can be truly vast amounts of rain, and these
storms can be quite intense.

September is much more humid as a result of the rainy season, and the
fall can be dry but with the humidity this makes it feel quite the
warm.

The temperatures cool down and the humidity lets up as winter comes in
around December, with this season lasting until February when the dry
spring returns. Winter can be a pleasant time to visit, especially if
you’re looking to head off the beach and explore this Indian land of
mystery.