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Kerala Weather in March

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

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Planning a trip to Kerala, India this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Kerala in March

Kerala, India 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 (84°F) to very hot in Palakkad at 38°C (100°F). At night it cools down to 25°C (77°F) in Palakkad and 18°C (64°F) 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.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Bekal with an average of 26 mm (1 in) to high rainfall in Pīrmed with 160 mm (6.3 in).

Explore Kerala by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kerala — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kochi)

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March31°C (88°F) April31°C (88°F) May30°C (86°F) This monthJune29°C (84°F) July28°C (82°F) August28°C (82°F) September28°C (82°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December30°C (86°F)
Best Time to Visit Kerala →

Best Places to Visit in Kerala in March

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

Temperature range in Kerala (March)

Precipitation variation in Kerala (March)

Kochi

In March Kochi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kochi →

Alappuzha

In March Alappuzha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
75 mm (3 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
7 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Alappuzha →

Munnar

In March Munnar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
234 hours
249 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
207 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
Climate in Munnar →

Varkala

In March Varkala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
250 hours
253 hours
200 hours
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
8 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Varkala →

Thekkady

In March Thekkady generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
234 hours
249 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
43 mm (1.7 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
6 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Thekkady →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kochi 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 70 mm (2.8 in)
Alappuzha 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Munnar 31°C (88°F) 19°C (66°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Varkala 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Thekkady 33°C (91°F) 20°C (68°F) 92 mm (3.6 in)
Kovalam 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 85 mm (3.3 in)

Kerala weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Kerala, India typically experiences tolerable weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kochi average around 31°C (88°F), and temperatures drop to about 26°C (79°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Kerala, India during March range from a nighttime low near 26°C (79°F) to a daytime high around 31°C (88°F) in Kochi.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Kerala, India during March, with Kochi averaging close to 70 mm (2.8 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Kerala, India?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly pleasant 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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