When to go · Varkala
Varkala, month by month
The best months for Varkala: Jan, Feb, Nov, Dec. Months to avoid: May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep.
Month by month
- JanuaryGreatInside Varkala's best window: Nov–Feb (Dec to early Jan is the busiest and priciest stretch).31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 1 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- FebruaryGreatInside Varkala's best window: Nov–Feb (Dec to early Jan is the busiest and priciest stretch).31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 1 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 1 rain daysCrowds: High
- MarchGoodOutside the best window (Nov–Feb (Dec to early Jan is the busiest and priciest stretch)). Across India: Warming fast; Holi in the north; the south turns hot and humid.32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 2 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 2 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 1 festival or holiday
- AprilMixedOutside the best window (Nov–Feb (Dec to early Jan is the busiest and priciest stretch)). Across India: Plains reach 40 °C (104 °F); hill stations and Darjeeling are the escape.Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (Dec to early Jan is the busiest and priciest stretch)). Across India: Plains reach 104 °F (40 °C); hill stations and Darjeeling are the escape.32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 5 rain daysCrowds: Low
- MayAvoidOutside the best window (Nov–Feb (Dec to early Jan is the busiest and priciest stretch)). Across India: Hottest month on the plains; only the Himalaya and Ladakh (opening late May) work.31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 9 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JuneAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (southwest monsoon: rough sea and red-flag surf; some cliff businesses close — check before booking).29 °C (84 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 18 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 18 rain daysCrowds: Low
- JulyAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (southwest monsoon: rough sea and red-flag surf; some cliff businesses close — check before booking).29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 17 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 17 rain daysCrowds: Low
- AugustAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (southwest monsoon: rough sea and red-flag surf; some cliff businesses close — check before booking).29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 13 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 13 rain daysCrowds: Low
- SeptemberAvoidListed as a month to avoid: Jun–Sep (southwest monsoon: rough sea and red-flag surf; some cliff businesses close — check before booking).29 °C (84 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 11 rain days84 °F (29 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 11 rain daysCrowds: Low
- OctoberGoodOutside the best window (Nov–Feb (Dec to early Jan is the busiest and priciest stretch)). Across India: Post-monsoon clarity in the north and hills; Durga Puja and Dussehra; the south-east coast turns wet.30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 12 rain daysCrowds: Medium · 2 festivals or holidays
- NovemberGreatInside Varkala's best window: Nov–Feb (Dec to early Jan is the busiest and priciest stretch).30 °C (86 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days86 °F (30 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 8 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
- DecemberGreatInside Varkala's best window: Nov–Feb (Dec to early Jan is the busiest and priciest stretch).31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 3 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 72 °F (22 °C), 3 rain daysCrowds: High · 1 festival or holiday
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Varkala, side by side.
Verdict
Jan: Great
Feb: Great
Daytime high
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Feb: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Feb: 23 °C (73 °F)73 °F (23 °C)
Rain days
Jan: 1
Feb: 1
Crowds
Jan: High
Feb: High
Prices
Jan: High
Feb: High
Festivals listed
Jan: 1
Feb: 0
January: Inside Varkala's best window: Nov–Feb (Dec to early Jan is the busiest and priciest stretch).
February: Inside Varkala's best window: Nov–Feb (Dec to early Jan is the busiest and priciest stretch).
Varkala: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.