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Kerala Weather in October

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

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Planning a getaway to Kerala, India this October and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Kerala in October

Kerala, India is a region in India. In October, Kerala experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from warm to very warm and heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Maraiyūr at 25°C (77°F) to very warm in Kottayam at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Kottayam and 18°C (64°F) in Maraiyūr.

For specific regional insights in Kerala, India, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Sultans Battery with an average of 201 mm (7.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Thattakād with 419 mm (16 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) June29°C (84°F) July28°C (82°F) This monthAugust28°C (82°F) September28°C (82°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kerala in October

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

Temperature range in Kerala (October)

Precipitation variation in Kerala (October)

Kochi

In October Kochi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
279 mm (11 in)
304 mm (12 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
7 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
Climate in Kochi →

Alappuzha

In October Alappuzha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
29°C (84°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
283 mm (11 in)
297 mm (12 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
8 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Alappuzha →

Munnar

In October Munnar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
155 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
272 mm (11 in)
329 mm (13 in)
247 mm (9.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Munnar →

Varkala

In October Varkala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
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 sun hours
160 hours
158 hours
160 hours
Monthly rainfall
200 mm (7.9 in)
238 mm (9.4 in)
177 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
12 days
8 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
Climate in Varkala →

Thekkady

In October Thekkady generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« September
October
November »
September
October
November
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
150 hours
155 hours
182 hours
Monthly rainfall
245 mm (9.6 in)
298 mm (12 in)
217 mm (8.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
11 days
8 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Thekkady →

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Popular cities in October

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kochi 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 304 mm (12 in)
Alappuzha 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 297 mm (12 in)
Munnar 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 329 mm (13 in)
Varkala 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 238 mm (9.4 in)
Thekkady 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 298 mm (12 in)
Kovalam 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 260 mm (10 in)

Kerala weather in October: frequently asked questions

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

Kerala, India typically experiences less favorable weather in October, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kochi average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

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

In Kochi, the average daytime high in October is 29°C (84°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

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

Rainfall in Kerala, India peaks during October. Kochi averages roughly 304 mm (12 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is October a Good Time to Visit Kerala, India?

In our opinion, October may not be the ideal time to visit Kerala, India due to the typically less favorable weather in Kochi.

Generally speaking, January provides very good weather in Kochi. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, July, August, September and October tend to be less favorable.

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