When is the best time to go to Kovalam

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kovalam, India. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Kovalam weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kovalam are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Kovalam January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 21mm 9hrs 12.4hrs 28°C

Hot and dry weather often prevails in Kovalam during the month of January

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kovalam, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in Kovalam and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Kovalam with around 21mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kovalam weather in January »

February

Kovalam February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 26mm 9.2hrs 12.6hrs 29°C

February in Kovalam is generally dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kovalam, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in Kovalam and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kovalam with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kovalam weather in February »

March

Kovalam March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 40mm 8.8hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

The weather in March in Kovalam is characteristically very hot, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Kovalam, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in Kovalam and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kovalam with around 40mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kovalam weather in March »

April

Kovalam April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 119mm 8hrs 13hrs 30°C

Kovalam's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and damp in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kovalam for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

April is in the spring in Kovalam and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kovalam with around 119mm 4.7 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

Kovalam weather in April »

May

Kovalam May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 210mm 7hrs 13.2hrs 30°C

May is a very wet, humid month in Kovalam and the temperature is generally very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kovalam for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in Kovalam and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kovalam with around 210mm 8.3 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Kovalam weather in May »

June

Kovalam June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 341mm 5.1hrs 12.4hrs 29°C

The climate in Kovalam during June can be summarized as hot, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kovalam for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in Kovalam and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kovalam with around 341mm 13.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kovalam weather in June »

July

Kovalam July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 239mm 5.4hrs 12.6hrs 27°C

July in Kovalam is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kovalam.

July is in the summer in Kovalam and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (85°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kovalam with around 239mm 9.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Kovalam weather in July »

August

Kovalam August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 156mm 5.9hrs 12.8hrs 27°C

The weather in August in Kovalam is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kovalam.

August is in the summer in Kovalam and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kovalam with around 156mm 6.2 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Kovalam weather in August »

September

Kovalam September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 175mm 6.2hrs 13hrs 28°C

Kovalam's weather in September is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kovalam for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in Kovalam and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kovalam with around 175mm 6.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Kovalam weather in September »

October

Kovalam October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 268mm 6.1hrs 13.2hrs 28°C

October is a very wet, humid month in Kovalam and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kovalam for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in Kovalam and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kovalam with around 268mm 10.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kovalam weather in October »

November

Kovalam November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 192mm 6.1hrs 12.4hrs 29°C

The weather in November in Kovalam is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kovalam for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in Kovalam and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kovalam with around 192mm 7.6 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Kovalam weather in November »

December

Kovalam December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 69mm 7.5hrs 12.6hrs 28°C

December in Kovalam is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kovalam.

December is in the winter in Kovalam and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kovalam with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Kovalam weather in December »

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Kovalam weather stats

Kovalam weather statistics
Hottest month: April 32.8°C 91°F
Driest month: January 21mm 0.8ins
Sunniest month: February 9.2hrs
Coldest month: July 29.4°C 84.9°F
Wettest month: June 341mm 13.4ins
Warmest sea: April 30.1°C 86.2°F
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