Varkala Holiday Weather Overview
The southern Indian coastal town of Varkala boasts a magnificent cliff-lined beach, and is the location of several temples and shrines famed throughout the country. Varkala is only 140kms north of the southern tip of the country. Varkala Beach offers swimming, sunbathing and paragliding in the daytime. The sunset views over the beach are worth waiting until evening for.
Although many tourists head straight for the beach, there are lots of historic sites and leisure venues in and around Varkala. Just at the back of the beach is Janardanaswami Temple, a 2,000-year-old edifice and major pilgrimage destination for Hindus. Nearby is an Ayurveda treatment centre.
Other tourist draws are the Anjengo Fort, a National Heritage Monument which dates from the early 18th century, the final resting place of Sree Narayana Guru at Sivagiri Mutt, Varkala Tunnel and Kappil Lake. The latter location is a serene place where pleasure boating can be enjoyed under gently swaying palms.
When is the best month to visit Varkala?
The winter months are the best time to visit Varkala. The weather in Varkala at this time is most comfortable for sightseeing, or haggling with the vendors at the handicraft, clothing and jewellery stalls near the beach. At the end of winter, Janardanaswami Temple is the venue for a major religious festival.
Climate in Varkala
The weather in Varkala is quite hot and subtropical with somewhere between 120 and 140 days of rain annually. Varkala weather has three distinct seasons: the rainy season (mid-June to early December), winter (early December to March) and summer (March to mid-June). Summer temperatures are hot and humid with average daytime temperatures hovering at about 35°C, while in winter the temperature only drops to 28°C.
Varkala, a coastal town and municipality in Thiruvananthapuram district situated in the Indian state of Kerala, enjoys a subtropical climate with three distinct seasons, rainy season, winter and a hot summer.
Summer in Varkala
Throughout summer months, from March till mid-June, Varkala remains hot and humid enough with the average high of 35°C. On the other hand the average low stands at high twenties. May is the hottest month of the year when temperature climbs to 38°C. During this period Varkala gets very poor level of precipitation.
Rainy season in Varkala
Rainy season in the town appears in mid-June and lasts till early December. August is the wettest month of the year when Varkala gets around 300mm of precipitation. Although the rainy season receives abundant of rainfall, temperature hardly falls below mid teens.
Winter in Varkala
Winter, from late December till March, is the best time to travel Varkala. Throughout this season the average stands at 27°C while the low drops below mid teens. December to the end of February is the most popular time of the year for a holiday in the town. Warmer clothes may be required on some cold evenings but the daytime will be hot with clear blue sunny skies.
What to pack and wear in Varkala?
Summertime visitors to Varkala need only pack lightweight casual wear. Thin long trousers and long-sleeved shirts for evening wear offer protection against any lurking mosquitoes. Even in winter, Varkala weather is so mild that the only extra items to pack are casual shoes and a jacket. Visitors planning a trip during the rainy season should pack an umbrella or cagoule.
Best months to visit Varkala?
January and February are the best month to go for holiday or travel to Varkala. The weather averages gathered from Varkala weather forecast and Varkala weather history also forecast these months temperature to be around 30°c and average of 326.6 hours of sunshine in a month.
Coldest months of Varkala?
January and February are the coldest months with temperature at around 23°c.
Which months receive most rainfall in Varkala?
June and May receive most rainfall with precipitation count of 282.21mm.
Travelling to Varkala? Check out our Weather averages of Varkala to better plan your holiday or travel.
If you would just like to know what the weather was for a past dates for research or education or you are just curious then visit our historical weather of Varkala section.