Weather in April in Kerala
Planning a journey to Kerala this April and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Kerala in April?
Kerala is a region in India. April in Kerala generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Maraiyūr at 28°C to very hot in Palakkad at 36°C. At night it cools down to 25°C in Palakkad and 19°C in Maraiyūr. On average, April is the warmest month of the year in Kerala. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bekal with an average of 86 mm to heavy rainfall in Pīrmed with 317 mm.For a closer look at April's conditions in Kerala, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Kerala's yearly weather, check out our Kerala climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Kerala?
Kochi
In April Kochi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Alappuzha
In April Alappuzha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Munnar
In April Munnar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Varkala
In April Varkala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Thekkady
In April Thekkady generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kerala, in India.
Is April the best time to visit Kerala?
In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Kerala with overall tolerable weather in Kochi. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, January provides perfect weather in Kochi. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.
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