Beach town in Kerala, India
Varkala weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Varkala
Nov–Mar is dry and calm for swimming. Jun–Aug monsoon closes beaches with red flags and many cliff restaurants shut. Dec–Jan is busiest and priciest.
Varkala weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan30°16 mm
- Feb32°21 mm
- Mar33°53 mm
- Apr32°123 mm
- May30°202 mm
- Jun28°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 | 30°C87°F | 23°C73°F | 16 mm | 72% | Pleasant |
| February | 32°C90°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°C80°F | 202 mm | 82% | Rainy |
| June | 28°C83°F | 26°C78°F | 249 mm | 87% | Rainy |
| July | 28°C82°F | 25°C77°F | 188 mm | 89% | Rainy |
| August | 28°C82°F | 25°C76°F | 162 mm | 89% | Rainy |
| September | 28°C82°F | 25°C77°F | 206 mm | 87% | Rainy |
| October | 28°C83°F | 25°C77°F | 291 mm | 85% | Rainy |
| November | 29°C83°F | 24°C76°F | 222 mm | 83% | Rainy |
| December | 29°C84°F | 23°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) |
| Shimla | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | May (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Varkala?
Nov–Mar. Nov–Mar is dry and calm for swimming. Jun–Aug monsoon closes beaches with red flags and many cliff restaurants shut. Dec–Jan is busiest and priciest.
When is the rainy season in Varkala?
Rain peaks in October with about 291 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: May–Nov.
What is the hottest month in Varkala?
March, with average highs of 33°C (92°F).
How cold does Varkala 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. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.