Kerala

Kerala Weather in January

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

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Kochi Alappuzha Munnar Varkala

Considering a trip to Kerala, India this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Kerala in January

Kerala, India is a region in India. Kerala, India has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Maraiyūr at 26°C (79°F) to very hot in Kodanad at 35°C (95°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Kodanad and 16°C (61°F) in Maraiyūr. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

For a closer look at conditions across Kerala, India, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Palakkad with an average of 4.7 mm (0.2 in) to moderate rainfall in Vagamon with 37 mm (1.5 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Kochi usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

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Best Places to Visit in Kerala in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kerala.

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

Temperature range in Kerala (January)

Precipitation variation in Kerala (January)

Kochi

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

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°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
64 mm (2.5 in)
25 mm (1 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Kochi →

Alappuzha

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

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
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 rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Alappuzha →

Munnar

In January Munnar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
219 hours
247 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
96 mm (3.8 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Munnar →

Varkala

In January Varkala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
202 hours
265 hours
250 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Varkala →

Thekkady

In January Thekkady generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
219 hours
247 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
26 mm (1 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Thekkady →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kerala, in India.

In our records: India January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in India in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in India dropped to -39°C (-38°F) in Leh on January 25, 2008.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in India was -27°C (-17°F) in Leh on January 1, 2018.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kochi 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 25 mm (1 in)
Alappuzha 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Munnar 28°C (82°F) 17°C (63°F) 28 mm (1.1 in)
Varkala 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Thekkady 30°C (86°F) 18°C (64°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Kovalam 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 26 mm (1 in)

Kerala weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Kerala, India brings pleasant weather. In Kochi, daytime temperatures are typically around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

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

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

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

January is on the drier side in Kerala, India. Kochi averages only about 25 mm (1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Kerala, India?

We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Kerala, India. Typically, the climate in Kochi is perfect.

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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