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Kerala Weather in September

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

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Are you planning a trip a to Kerala, India in September and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Kerala in September

Kerala, India is a region in India. September in Kerala generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Maraiyūr at 25°C (77°F) and very warm in Kottayam at 31°C (88°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Kottayam and 18°C (64°F) in Maraiyūr.

For a closer look at conditions across Kerala, India, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In September, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Pūvār with an average of 145 mm (5.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Maraiyūr with 336 mm (13 in).

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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) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August28°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 September

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

Temperature range in Kerala (September)

Precipitation variation in Kerala (September)

Kochi

In September Kochi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
375 mm (15 in)
279 mm (11 in)
304 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kochi →

Alappuzha

In September Alappuzha 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 poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
350 mm (14 in)
283 mm (11 in)
297 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Alappuzha →

Munnar

In September 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 poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
123 hours
150 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
354 mm (14 in)
272 mm (11 in)
329 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Munnar →

Varkala

In September Varkala 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 poor that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
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 sun hours
156 hours
160 hours
158 hours
Monthly rainfall
211 mm (8.3 in)
200 mm (7.9 in)
238 mm (9.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Varkala →

Thekkady

In September 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 unpleasant that month.

« August
September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
123 hours
150 hours
155 hours
Monthly rainfall
270 mm (11 in)
245 mm (9.6 in)
298 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Thekkady →

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Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kochi 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 279 mm (11 in)
Alappuzha 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 283 mm (11 in)
Munnar 26°C (79°F) 19°C (66°F) 272 mm (11 in)
Varkala 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 200 mm (7.9 in)
Thekkady 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 245 mm (9.6 in)
Kovalam 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)

Kerala weather in September: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Kerala, India in September. The popular destination of Kochi averages 28°C (82°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

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

In Kochi, the average daytime high in September is 28°C (82°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 25°C (77°F).

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

Rainfall in Kerala, India peaks during September. Kochi averages roughly 279 mm (11 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is September a Good Time to Visit Kerala, India?

In our view, September might not be the best time to travel to Kerala, India with often poor weather in Kochi.

On average, the best time to visit Kerala, India is in January with generally pleasant weather in Kochi. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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