Kerala

Kerala Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kerala, India in April.

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Kochi Alappuzha Munnar Varkala

Planning a trip to Kerala, India this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Kerala in April

Kerala, India 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 (82°F) to very hot in Palakkad at 36°C (97°F). At night it cools down to 25°C (77°F) in Palakkad and 19°C (66°F) in Maraiyūr. On average, April is the warmest month of the year in Kerala, India. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kerala, India, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bekal with an average of 86 mm (3.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Pīrmed with 317 mm (12 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Kerala in April

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kerala

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Kerala, India?

Temperature range in Kerala (April)

Precipitation variation in Kerala (April)

Kochi

In April Kochi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
334 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
6 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Kochi →

Alappuzha

In April Alappuzha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
327 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
7 days
11 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Alappuzha →

Munnar

In April Munnar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
242 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
276 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Munnar →

Varkala

In April Varkala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
253 hours
200 hours
202 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
234 mm (9.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
8 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Varkala →

Thekkady

In April Thekkady generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
242 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
238 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Thekkady →

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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kerala in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kochi 31°C (88°F) 27°C (81°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)
Alappuzha 33°C (91°F) 27°C (81°F) 172 mm (6.8 in)
Munnar 30°C (86°F) 20°C (68°F) 207 mm (8.1 in)
Varkala 33°C (91°F) 27°C (81°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Thekkady 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 190 mm (7.5 in)
Kovalam 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)

Kerala weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kerala, India in April?

Kerala, India typically experiences unpleasant weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kochi average around 31°C (88°F), and temperatures drop to about 27°C (81°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Kerala, India in April?

Average temperatures in Kerala, India during April range from a nighttime low near 27°C (81°F) to a daytime high around 31°C (88°F) in Kochi.

Does Kerala, India get a lot of rain in April?

Rainfall in Kerala, India peaks during April. Kochi averages roughly 180 mm (7.1 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is April a Good Time to Visit Kerala, India?

In our opinion, April is a good time to visit Kerala, India with overall tolerable weather in Kochi. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, January provides pleasant weather in Kochi. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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