Kerala weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Kerala: highs of 32°C (89°F) and about 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 23°C (74°F) and cloud cover 37% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 30°C (86°F). It is the driest month of the year and the 4th warmest. Compared with December, it is warmer and drier; February brings highs of 33°C (91°F) and 27 mm (1.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Kanayannur, the largest city in Kerala. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Kerala?
best month Weather score 88/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Kerala.
Does it rain a lot in Kerala in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 13 mm (0.5 in) falls in an average January. It is the driest month of the year.
How warm is Kerala in January?
Days average 32°C (89°F) and nights 23°C (74°F).
Kerala weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C (89°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 13 mm | 37% | 30°C (86°F) | best |
| February | 33°C (91°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 27 mm | 36% | 31°C (87°F) | best |
| March | 33°C (91°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 54 mm | 43% | 31°C (89°F) | best |
| April | 32°C (89°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 129 mm | 61% | 32°C (90°F) | fair |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 284 mm | 76% | 31°C (88°F) | least pleasant |
| June | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 494 mm | 86% | 29°C (84°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 27°C (81°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 439 mm | 88% | 28°C (83°F) | least pleasant |
| August | 27°C (81°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 350 mm | 84% | 28°C (82°F) | least pleasant |
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 293 mm | 77% | 29°C (83°F) | least pleasant |
| October | 28°C (83°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 358 mm | 75% | 30°C (85°F) | least pleasant |
| November | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 174 mm | 67% | 30°C (86°F) | fair |
| December | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 38 mm | 52% | 30°C (85°F) | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Kerala in January
Weather can differ a lot within Kerala: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanayannur | 32°C (89°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 13 mm | best |
| Thiruvananthapuram | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 16 mm | best |
| Kochi | 32°C (89°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 13 mm | best |
| Kozhikode | 30°C (87°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 5 mm | best |
| Kollam | 30°C (86°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 15 mm | best |
| Thrissur | 33°C (91°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 9 mm | best |
| Palakkad | 30°C (85°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Kanhangad | 30°C (87°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 3 mm | best |
| Malappuram | 31°C (88°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 6 mm | best |
| Tellicherry | 31°C (87°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 4 mm | best |