Kerala weather in December
December is one of the best months to visit Kerala: highs of 30°C (86°F) and about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 24°C (74°F) and cloud cover 52% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 3rd driest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with November, it is warmer and drier; January brings highs of 32°C (89°F) and 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Kanayannur, the largest city in Kerala. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Kerala?
best month Weather score 83/100.
Yes. December is one of the best months for weather in Kerala.
Does it rain a lot in Kerala in December?
No, it is usually dry: about 38 mm (1.5 in) falls in an average December. It is the 3rd driest month of the year.
How warm is Kerala in December?
Days average 30°C (86°F) and nights 24°C (74°F).
Kerala weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C (89°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 13 mm | 37% | best |
| February | 33°C (91°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 27 mm | 36% | best |
| March | 33°C (91°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 54 mm | 43% | best |
| April | 32°C (89°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 129 mm | 61% | fair |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 284 mm | 76% | least pleasant |
| June | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 494 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
| July | 27°C (81°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 439 mm | 88% | least pleasant |
| August | 27°C (81°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 350 mm | 84% | least pleasant |
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 293 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
| October | 28°C (83°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 358 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
| November | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 174 mm | 67% | fair |
| December | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 38 mm | 52% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Kerala in December
Weather can differ a lot within Kerala: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanayannur | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 38 mm | best |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 29°C (83°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 62 mm | best |
| Kochi | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 38 mm | best |
| Kozhikode | 30°C (85°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 28 mm | best |
| Kollam | 28°C (82°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 55 mm | best |
| Thrissur | 30°C (86°F) | 21°C (71°F) | 30 mm | best |
| Alappuzha | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 47 mm | best |
| Palakkad | 27°C (81°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 28 mm | best |
| Kanhangad | 29°C (85°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 20 mm | best |
| Ponnāni | 30°C (85°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 28 mm | best |
| Malappuram | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 26 mm | best |
| Tellicherry | 29°C (85°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 25 mm | best |