Kovalam weather in August (Kerala, India)

What should you pack for a trip to Kovalam in August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Kovalam includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 29°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 25°C.

Precipitation

Kovalam in August usually receives heavy rainfall, averaging around 169 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 9 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 167 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kovalam climate page with graphs.

 

Kovalam, monthly averages in August

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Water Temperature 26°C *  

Chance of Rain 31%  

Precipitation 169 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 77% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 167 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Thiruvananthapuram, India (9 KM, 6 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 26°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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