Beach town in Kerala, India
Kovalam weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Kovalam
Nov–Mar is dry with calm seas; Dec–Jan is busiest and priciest. Jun–Aug monsoon brings rough seas and rain; Ayurveda stays are cheaper then.
Kovalam weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan31°16 mm
- Feb33°21 mm
- Mar33°53 mm
- Apr32°123 mm
- May30°202 mm
- Jun29°249 mm
- Jul28°188 mm
- Aug28°162 mm
- Sep28°206 mm
- Oct28°291 mm
- Nov29°222 mm
- Dec29°62 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°C87°F | 23°C73°F | 16 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| February | 33°C91°F | 24°C75°F | 21 mm | 66% | Pleasant |
| March | 33°C92°F | 26°C78°F | 53 mm | 67% | Hot |
| April | 32°C89°F | 27°C80°F | 123 mm | 75% | Hot & humid |
| May | 30°C86°F | 27°C81°F | 202 mm | 82% | Rainy |
| June | 29°C83°F | 26°C79°F | 249 mm | 87% | Rainy |
| July | 28°C82°F | 25°C77°F | 188 mm | 89% | Rainy |
| August | 28°C82°F | 25°C77°F | 162 mm | 89% | Rainy |
| September | 28°C83°F | 25°C77°F | 206 mm | 87% | Rainy |
| October | 28°C83°F | 25°C77°F | 291 mm | 85% | Rainy |
| November | 29°C84°F | 25°C77°F | 222 mm | 83% | Rainy |
| December | 29°C84°F | 24°C74°F | 62 mm | 80% | Pleasant |
Best months across India
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (43°C) |
| Goa | Nov–Feb | Apr (32°C) |
| Mumbai | Nov–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Jaipur | Oct–Mar | May (41°C) |
| Agra | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (44°C) |
| Varanasi | Oct–Mar | May (43°C) |
| Rishikesh | Feb–Apr, Sep–Nov | May (40°C) |
| Bangalore | Nov–Mar | Apr (35°C) |
| Udaipur | Oct–Mar | May (40°C) |
| Kochi | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Kolkata | Nov–Feb | Apr (38°C) |
| Hyderabad | Oct–Feb | May (40°C) |
| Manali | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Dharamshala | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jun (33°C) |
| Leh | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Chennai | Nov–Feb | May (36°C) |
| Pondicherry | Nov–Feb | May (33°C) |
| Varkala | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Hampi | Oct–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Amritsar | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | Jun (43°C) |
| Jodhpur | Oct–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Jaisalmer | Nov–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Pushkar | Oct–Feb | May (41°C) |
| Palolem | Nov–Mar | May (30°C) |
| Anjuna | Nov–Mar | Apr (33°C) |
| Darjeeling | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | May (22°C) |
| Munnar | Oct–Feb | Mar (27°C) |
| Alleppey | Nov–Feb | Mar (31°C) |
| Andaman Islands | Nov–Apr | Apr (30°C) |
| Kovalam | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Kovalam?
Nov–Mar. Nov–Mar is dry with calm seas; Dec–Jan is busiest and priciest. Jun–Aug monsoon brings rough seas and rain; Ayurveda stays are cheaper then.
When is the rainy season in Kovalam?
Rain peaks in October with about 291 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: May–Nov.
What is the hottest month in Kovalam?
March, with average highs of 33°C (92°F).
How cold does Kovalam get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 23°C (73°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 0.5°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.