Kerala weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kerala, India. Like most weather services, we show Kerala at one spot: Kanayannur, its largest city. At 3:00 AM local time it was drizzle and 26°C (79°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM (2.5 mm total). Best months for weather: Dec–Mar.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 51%
- Chance of rain
- 19%
- Rain
- 0.3 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM (2.5 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–MarOff season May–Oct
About Kanayannur weather
Is it raining in Kanayannur right now?
Yes. It’s drizzle and 26° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 7 PM (2.5 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Kanayannur this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–31° and lows of 24–25°. Rain is likely on 5 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Kanayannur lately?
In the past 7 days, Kanayannur had 2 rainy days and 14.6 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kanayannur?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Kerala weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kerala?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kerala is Dec–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 27°C (81°F) in August to 33°C (91°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Kerala?
June is the wettest month, with about 494 mm (19.4 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 13 mm (0.5 in).
What is the hottest month in Kerala?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 33°C (91°F) and lows of 26°C (78°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 27°C (81°F) and lows of 25°C (76°F).
Does Kerala have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Mar is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Kerala?
The sea is warmest in April at about 32°C (90°F) and coolest in August at about 28°C (82°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Kerala weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Kanayannur), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Kerala
Weather can differ a lot within Kerala: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanayannur | Dec–Mar | May–Nov | 27–33°C | 2,653 mm |
| Thiruvananthapuram | Dec–Mar | May–Nov | 27–33°C | 1,795 mm |
| Kochi | Dec–Mar | May–Nov | 27–33°C | 2,653 mm |
| Kozhikode | Dec–Apr | May–Oct | 27–31°C | 2,315 mm |
| Kollam | Dec–Feb | May–Nov | 27–34°C | 2,052 mm |
| Thrissur | Dec–Feb | May–Oct | 27–35°C | 2,277 mm |
| Alappuzha | Dec–Mar | May–Nov | 28–31°C | 2,710 mm |
| Palakkad | Dec–Feb | Jun–Jul, Oct | 27–35°C | 1,142 mm |
| Kanhangad | Dec–Apr | May–Oct | 27–32°C | 3,520 mm |
| Ponnāni | Dec–Mar | May–Oct | 27–31°C | 2,315 mm |
| Malappuram | Dec–Feb | May–Oct | 26–34°C | 1,986 mm |
| Tellicherry | Dec–Mar | May–Oct | 27–33°C | 2,606 mm |
Cities and towns in Kerala
- Kanayannur
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Kochi
- Kozhikode
- Kollam
- Thrissur
- Alappuzha
- Palakkad
- Kanhangad
- Ponnāni
- Malappuram
- Tellicherry
- Manjeri
- Neyyāttinkara
- Edattala
- Badagara
- Taliparamba
- Payyanur
- Koyilandy
- Kalamassery
- Beypore
- Tripunittura
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- Munnar
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- Kannur
- Cheruvannur
- Kodungallūr
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- Tennala
- Tirur
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- Kāsaragod
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- Ottapalam
- Thodupuzha
- Changanācheri
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- Mannārakkāt
- Perintalmanna
- Kizhake Chālakudi
- Vengara
- Tānālūr
- Kunnamangalam
- Alangad
- Alengād
- Punalūr
- Vattiyūrkāvu
- Komalapuram
- Mattanur
- Pallikal
- Nilambūr
- Cherthala
- Chirakkal
- Shertallai
- Kodur
- Maradu
- Kottangara
- Kōttakkal
- Olavanna
- Panachikkad
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- Choornikkara
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- Perumbaikad
- Chavara
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- Abdu Rahiman Nagar
- Mahē
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- Triprangod
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- Talakkād
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- Aymanam
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- Thazhecode
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