Weather in March in Kerala
Thinking about venturing to Kerala this March 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 March?
Kerala is a region in India. March in Kerala generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Maraiyūr at 29°C to very hot in Palakkad at 38°C. At night it cools down to 25°C in Palakkad and 18°C in Maraiyūr. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Bekal with an average of 26 mm to high rainfall in Pīrmed with 160 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kerala in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kerala climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Kerala?
Kochi
In March Kochi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Alappuzha
In March Alappuzha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Munnar
In March Munnar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Varkala
In March Varkala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Thekkady
In March Thekkady generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kerala, in India.
Is March the best time to visit Kerala?
In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Kerala with overall pleasant weather in Kochi.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly perfect weather in Kochi. The weather in May, June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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