Know the Best Season to Visit Kerala
Kerala, is also called ‘God’s Own Country’ receives visitors in huge numbers throughout the year. Kerala is undoubtedly on the most beautiful and heavenly abodes for the tourists! It's known for its palm-lined beaches and backwaters, a network of canals. Inland are the Western Ghats, mountains whose slopes support tea, coffee and spice plantations as well as wildlife. National parks like Eravikulam, Periyar, Wayanad and other sanctuaries, are home to elephants, langur monkeys and tigers. Kerala’s agreeable climate makes it a year-round tourist destination. Every season has its own charm and cannot be outlooked by the other! Depending on your yearnings, you can select any of the seasons and plan a quintessential visit to the ‘Backwater Capital of India’.
Kerala Summer Season (March – May)
Towards the end of February temperature starts climbing and this marks the beginning of summer in Kerala. Relatively higher temperature, low rainfall and slightly humid weather are the characteristics of the summer season in Kerala. The average maximum temperature hovers around 35°C, and the minimum temperature is around 28°C. Starting from March, summer season continues till the end of May or the beginning of June and is concluded with the outset of monsoons.
Places to Visit during Summer :
Munnar
Munnar is such a beautiful place in Kerala, which cannot be portrayed in a single canvas. Everything and anything here will make us excited. The hills, the mist, the valleys, the streams, the waterfalls, tea plantations, rare flora and fauna... It's the place you would love to visit it's the place you would wish never to leave.
Vagamon
Vagamon is an enchanting summer destination where you can spend quiet moments while enjoying the pristine beauty of Mother Nature. Vagamon is a hill station located in Kottayam- Idukki border of Kerala. It has a cool climate with the temperature between 10-23°C during a summer midday.
Wayanad
Wayanad, the green paradise is nestled among the mountains of the Western Ghats. The weather in Wayanad in Summer remains less humid, with less rainfall. Clean and pristine, enchanting and hypnotizing, this land is filled with history and culture.
Beaches
Beaches look very bright and clear during summer. Inspite of heat and sultriness, the cool air from beach is a great rejuvanation to our body and soul. Each beach in India is a beauty on it own. The nature is so bountiful that it won't make a traveller miss the peace within.
Kerala Monsoon Season (June to August)
Monsoon is the best time for nature lovers and for people who love rain. Kerala experiences two monsoon seasons: The main season from June - August and the second , from October to November. The first monsoon season arrives in June and continues till August. The southwest monsoon also called as Edavappathi in Malayalam arrives in the month of June. It is called as Edavappathi as it arrives in the middle of the Malayalam month Edavam. Enjoy the verdant greenery and vibrant culture that comes alive during the monsoons. The temperatures range from a maximum of 29 to 23 degrees centigrade. Thus, the monsoon is one of the best periods for an escape to Kerala. Monsoon tourism allows tourists to explore the intrinsic beauty of Kerala with a feel of adventure. Government of Kerala and Kerala tourism department is promoting Monsoon Tourism in Kerala.
Places to Visit during Monsoon :
Thekkady
The monsoons are another great time to visit Thekkady. The temperature drops slightly and the surroundings are draped in a cloak of rich greenery. The rains are also a great time to enjoy the rain washed beauty of Thekkady. The minimum temperature in Thekkady is 19°C and a maximum 25°C. The area receives heavy rainfall & experiences landslides as well.
Bekal
Bekal is a small town set on the coastline of the Arabian Sea. The monsoon evenings in Bekal are cold and misty. Dotted with several tourist attractions and historical landmarks, it is also one of the untouched and pristine tourist places in Kerala. While visiting this place, don’t miss out taking a walk along the Bekal Fort walkway.
Ashtamudi
The Ashtamudi Lake in Kollam district is the next destination after Ponmudi for enjoying the monsoon showers in Kerala. An excellent season to visit Ashtamudi, the average temperature falls around 83℉. This is most likely one of the best times to visit Ashtamudi and also a tourist high season. The average precipitation recorded around this time is 298.43 mm.
Kerala Winter Season (September to March)
In Kerala, winter is from November to February. In winter, the air is crispy and dry. The average maximum temperature is 28°C, and the minimum is around 18°C. You can also visit hill stations to enjoy the panoramic misty views of nature. The arrival of winter also entices the tourists to embark on an array of things to do, explore Kerala’s hidden places, go for excursions, and plenitude of other tourist activities. Amidst all these fun-filled and exciting things to do, backwater cruise and houseboat stays are famed as the most popular ones.
Places to Visit during Winter :
Alleppey
Winter is the best season to visit Alleppey in Kerala. The winter season in Alleppey lasts from November to February. If you plan to spend your winter in Alleppey, then you are going to be welcomed by ideal weather conditions. It is the perfect time to indulge in all the activities that Alleppey has to offer such as a houseboat stay, canoeing, fishing, sightseeing, and so on.
Anamudi
If you are also craving for some adrenaline rush during the winters, you must visit Anamudi or the highest point in South India. A much sought-after trekking destination, the entire vicinity gets adorned with exotic range of flora and fauna during the winter and creates a magical outlook Anamudi.
Fort Kochi
Winter Season starts from the month of October and continues till February. The temperature remains between 17°C to 33°C and is regarded as an ideal time for honeymooning and enjoying water sports. Winter is definitely the best season to visit Kochi.
Kumarakom
This is the place where the emerald waterways, azure canals, turquoise lakes, and silent backwaters meets and greets each other in the most enchanting ways! Yes, visit Kumarakom once, and you would always yearn to visit this promising Kerala backwater destination again and forever.