Kovalam Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Kovalam maintains a fairly consistent warm average temperature.
It also has a relatively rainy climate with high levels of precipitation.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Kovalam temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in April to a comfortable 29°C in January.
Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 24°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kovalam experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1915 mm of precipitation annually. The seasons in Kovalam, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, June, receives heavy rainfall, with an average of 297 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 15 rainy days. In contrast, the driest month, January, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 26 mm over a single rainy day. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Kovalam Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
In Kovalam, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.8 hours in January. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. June sees a soft sun for only 4.3 hours per average day. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 26°C in August to 29°C in March.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kovalam.
The city experiences its highest humidity in June, reaching 80%. In February, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 63%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s in January, February, March, April, June, October, November and December to 2 m/s in May, July, August and September.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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The best time of year to visit Kovalam in India
Kovalam has high temperatures year round ranging between 28°C and 30°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
April has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 29°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 297 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 26 mm of precipitation.
January is the sunniest month with an average of 263 hours of sunshine.
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