Temperature in Kerala in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Kerala, India this January.

Kerala, India, a region in India, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 26°C (79°F) in Maraiyūr to 35°C (95°F) in Kodanad. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Kodanad and 16°C (61°F) in Maraiyūr.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Kerala, India in January?

Find the average daytime temperatures in January for the most popular destinations in Kerala on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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Best Places to Visit in Kerala in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Kerala temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Kerala, India in January?

Kochi averages a daytime high of 30°C (86°F) in January, which is high for Kerala, India.

How cold does it get at night in Kerala, India in January?

Average overnight lows in Kerala, India during January sit near 25°C (77°F) in Kochi.

What is the warmest city in January in Kerala, India?

Based on our systematic data collection, Kodanad has been identified as the city with the highest average temperatures. The daytime temperature usually hovers around 35°C (95°F), while at night it goes down to an approximate temperature of 22°C (72°F).

What is the coldest city in January in Kerala, India?

Our database indicates that in January, Maraiyūr is the city with the coolest temperatures in Kerala, India. You can expect daytime highs of 26°C (79°F) and nighttime lows close to 16°C (61°F).

What is the water temperature in January?

Across Kerala, India, sea temperatures in January range from perfect at 28°C (82°F) in Thiruvananthapuram to warm at 29°C (84°F) in Varkala — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.

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