Kerala has a warm subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters.
Kerala has an average annual temperature of 26.4°C across all 14 cities, with approximately 2226 mm of annual precipitation and average humidity of 79%. Temperatures peak in March and drop to their lowest in January, while rainfall is highest during summer months.
The warmest city is Palakkad with average July highs of 29.6°C, while Idukki is the coldest with average January lows of 13.2°C. Humidity remains high throughout the year creating warm and humid conditions. These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
| Month | 🌤️ | High | Low | Avg | Humid % | Rain (mm) | Wind (m/s) | Solar (kWh/m²) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 😎 | 32.3°C | 18.6°C | 25.4°C | 68% | 18 | 1.5 | 5.50 |
| February | 😎 | 34.7°C | 19.7°C | 27.2°C | 63% | 17 | 1.6 | 6.10 |
| March | 🥵 | 36.0°C | 21.7°C | 28.9°C | 64% | 36 | 1.7 | 6.30 |
| April | ⛅ | 35.7°C | 23.9°C | 29.8°C | 72% | 95 | 1.8 | 6.10 |
| May | 🌧️ | 33.6°C | 23.8°C | 28.7°C | 80% | 208 | 2.3 | 5.30 |
| June | 🌧️ | 29.8°C | 22.8°C | 26.3°C | 87% | 451 | 2.9 | 4.40 |
| July | 🌧️ | 28.1°C | 22.1°C | 25.1°C | 89% | 408 | 2.9 | 4.30 |
| August | 🌧️ | 28.2°C | 22.1°C | 25.1°C | 89% | 304 | 2.7 | 4.70 |
| September | 🌧️ | 28.9°C | 22.1°C | 25.5°C | 88% | 220 | 2.3 | 5.20 |
| October | 🌧️ | 29.7°C | 21.7°C | 25.7°C | 86% | 270 | 1.8 | 4.90 |
| November | 🌧️ | 29.6°C | 20.3°C | 24.9°C | 82% | 154 | 1.4 | 4.80 |
| December | 😎 | 30.3°C | 18.8°C | 24.5°C | 76% | 47 | 1.5 | 5.00 |
Showing average climate conditions across 45 years (1981–2025) · averaged across all 14 cities in Kerala
🧥 Light layers are sufficient — this Mild Winter stays cool without prolonged hard freezes.
🌤️ Limit midday outdoor exposure and stay hydrated — this is an intense Hot Summer.
☔ Heavy Rainfall expected — carry rain gear and plan outdoor activities around these months.
Region-wide monthly averages across 14 cities · 1981–2025 · °C
Temperatures rise steadily from spring, peak in March, and gradually decline through autumn into winter.
These seasonal patterns offer comfortable conditions year-round, with warm summers and mild winters.
Region-wide monthly rainfall · 1981–2025 · mm/month
💧 Humidity peaks at 89% in August · annual avg 79%
Monthly averages · 1981–2025
Across 45 years, Kerala's temperature has remained relatively stable over the past decade. 2024 was the warmest year overall and 1984 the coolest.
The warmest year on record was 2024 (avg: 27.3°C), while the coldest year was 1984 (avg: 25.7°C).
Averaged across all 14 cities in Kerala · Last 30 years · °C
Averaged across all 14 cities in Kerala · Last 30 years · mm/year
🔥 hottest · ❄️ coldest · 🌧️ wettest
ℹ️ Values are averages across all 14 cities in Kerala for each year.
| Year | Min Temp | Avg Temp | Max Temp | Rainfall (mm) | Avg Humidity | Avg Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 | 22.0°C | 26.7°C | 31.4°C | 2404 | 80% | 2.1 m/s |
2024 | 22.5°C | 27.3°C | 32.1°C | 2362 | 80% | 1.9 m/s |
2023 | 21.8°C | 26.9°C | 32.0°C | 1950 | 77% | 1.7 m/s |
2022 | 21.5°C | 26.3°C | 31.1°C | 2473 | 81% | 1.8 m/s |
2021 🌧️ | 21.7°C | 26.3°C | 30.9°C | 2939 | 82% | 1.9 m/s |
2020 | 22.1°C | 27.0°C | 31.9°C | 2421 | 79% | 1.9 m/s |
2019 🔥 | 22.3°C | 27.3°C | 32.3°C | 2359 | 77% | 2.0 m/s |
2018 | 21.6°C | 26.6°C | 31.5°C | 2357 | 79% | 1.9 m/s |
2017 | 21.8°C | 26.7°C | 31.6°C | 2079 | 79% | 2.0 m/s |
2016 | 21.6°C | 26.9°C | 32.1°C | 1552 | 77% | 2.0 m/s |
Showing 1 to 10 of 45 years
All weather data is sourced from NASA POWER (Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources), a NASA project providing solar and meteorological data for renewable energy, building efficiency, and agricultural research.
