Kerala weather in January
Thinking about venturing to Kerala this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Kerala in January?
Kerala is a region in India. Kerala has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Maraiyūr at 26°C to very warm in Kodanad at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Kodanad and 16°C 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.
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Palakkad with an average of 4.7 mm to moderate rainfall in Vagamon with 37 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Kochi, marking it as the year's driest month.
For specific regional insights in Kerala for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Kerala climate page.
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Average weather in Kochi
In January Kochi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Alappuzha
In January Alappuzha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Munnar
In January Munnar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Varkala
In January Varkala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Thekkady
In January Thekkady generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Kerala?
We consider January to be one of the best times to travel to Kerala. Typically, the climate in Kochi is perfect.
On average, the best time to visit Kerala is in January with generally perfect 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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