
Best Time to Visit Thiruvananthapuram
The best months to visit Thiruvananthapuram are Jan, Feb, Dec. Here is the full monthly breakdown.
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Best Months: Jan, Feb, Dec
These months offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures and low rainfall for visiting Thiruvananthapuram. Expect highs of 31°C to 32°C to 30°C with relatively dry conditions.
Warmest Month
February
32°C high
Coldest Month
January
23°C low
Driest Month
February
4 rain days
Wettest Month
June
31 rain days
Monthly Weather
January
High: 31°C / Low: 23°C
9 rain days
February
High: 32°C / Low: 23°C
4 rain days
March
High: 32°C / Low: 24°C
21 rain days
April
High: 32°C / Low: 25°C
28 rain days
May
High: 30°C / Low: 25°C
28 rain days
June
High: 29°C / Low: 24°C
31 rain days
July
High: 28°C / Low: 24°C
28 rain days
August
High: 29°C / Low: 24°C
23 rain days
September
High: 28°C / Low: 24°C
27 rain days
October
High: 29°C / Low: 24°C
31 rain days
November
High: 29°C / Low: 24°C
27 rain days
December
High: 30°C / Low: 24°C
12 rain days
Tourist Seasons in Thiruvananthapuram
Peak Season
January, February, December
- +Best weather conditions
- +Most activities and events
- -Higher prices and larger crowds
- -Book accommodation well in advance
Shoulder Season
March, November
- +Good weather, fewer tourists
- +Better value for accommodation
- +More authentic local experiences
- ~Some attractions may have reduced hours
Off Season
April, May, June, July, August, September, October
- +Lowest prices of the year
- +No crowds at attractions
- -Weather may be less favourable
- -Some seasonal businesses may close
Month-by-Month Breakdown
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January★ | 31°C | 23°C | 9 | Peak Season |
February★ | 32°C | 23°C | 4 | Peak Season |
March | 32°C | 24°C | 21 | Shoulder Season |
April | 32°C | 25°C | 28 | Off Season |
May | 30°C | 25°C | 28 | Off Season |
June | 29°C | 24°C | 31 | Off Season |
July | 28°C | 24°C | 28 | Off Season |
August | 29°C | 24°C | 23 | Off Season |
September | 28°C | 24°C | 27 | Off Season |
October | 29°C | 24°C | 31 | Off Season |
November | 29°C | 24°C | 27 | Shoulder Season |
December★ | 30°C | 24°C | 12 | Peak Season |
Season Timeline
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