Kerala

Kerala Weather in December

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

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Kochi Alappuzha Munnar Varkala

Planning a getaway to Kerala, India this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Kerala in December

Kerala, India is a region in India. December in Kerala generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Maraiyūr at 25°C (77°F) to very warm in Trichūr at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Trichūr and 16°C (61°F) in Maraiyūr. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Bekal with an average of 23 mm (0.9 in) to high rainfall in Vagamon with 117 mm (4.6 in).

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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 December for some of the most popular destinations in Kerala, India?

Temperature range in Kerala (December)

Precipitation variation in Kerala (December)

Kochi

In December Kochi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
181 mm (7.1 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Kochi →

Alappuzha

In December Alappuzha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
210 mm (8.3 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Alappuzha →

Munnar

In December Munnar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
219 hours
247 hours
Monthly rainfall
247 mm (9.7 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
5 days
2 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Munnar →

Varkala

In December Varkala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
160 hours
202 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
177 mm (7 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Varkala →

Thekkady

In December Thekkady generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
182 hours
219 hours
247 hours
Monthly rainfall
217 mm (8.5 in)
91 mm (3.6 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
4 days
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Thekkady →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kochi 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)
Alappuzha 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 73 mm (2.9 in)
Munnar 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Varkala 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Thekkady 28°C (82°F) 19°C (66°F) 91 mm (3.6 in)
Kovalam 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)

Kerala weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

Kerala, India typically experiences tolerable weather in December, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kochi average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Kochi peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in December, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

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

December is on the drier side in Kerala, India. Kochi averages only about 64 mm (2.5 in), with most days staying dry.

Is December a Good Time to Visit Kerala, India?

In our opinion, December is a good time to visit Kerala, India with overall pleasant weather in Kochi.

On average, the best time to visit Kerala, India is in January with generally pleasant weather in Kochi. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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