Kerala, India
Kerala Travel Guide
Backwaters, beaches, and hills-winter sun, monsoon Ayurveda, and lush green season deals.
Kerala, India
Kerala Travel Guide
Live weather
Kochi
25°C
Rain showers
Humidity 96%Wind 6 km/h
Typical climate
Tropical with heavy monsoon rains. Coast is humid year-round; Western Ghats are cooler and misty. Monsoon is ideal for wellness retreats, not ideal for beach swimming.
Map
Kochi
Best time to visit
- Oct–Feb: dry, pleasant - best for beaches, houseboats, and Munnar.
- Jun–Sep: monsoon - Ayurveda season, waterfalls at peak, greener landscapes.
- Mar–May: hotter coast; hill stations like Munnar stay cooler.
Temperature ranges
Coast Oct–Feb
22–32°C
Humid but comfortable.
Munnar hills
10–22°C
Carry layers.
Monsoon
22–28°C
Daily downpours.
Clothing suggestions
- Cotton and linen; light rain gear in monsoon.
- Modest outfits for temples and village homestays.
- Comfortable sandals + closed shoes for boat jetties.
- Warm layer for hill station nights.
Packing essentials
- Mosquito repellent and stomach meds for long travel days.
- Dry bag for houseboat and monsoon outings.
- Sunscreen even in monsoon-UV reflects off water.
- Reusable bottle; Kerala promotes eco tourism.
Top attractions
- Alleppey/Kumarakom: houseboat backwaters.
- Munnar: tea estates and Eravikulam views.
- Kochi: Fort Kochi, Chinese nets, cafés.
- Varkala/Kovalam: cliff and beach towns.
- Wayanad: forests, waterfalls, wildlife.