April · India
Best time to visit Kerala in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kerala in April
Average temperature 26°C, 143 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
5.7/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 143 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
April in Kerala scores 5.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 143 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kerala is India's backwater state-houseboat canals, spice hills of Munnar, and monsoon-green Arabian Sea coasts. Best window: the drier months outside peak monsoon.
April in Kerala: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Days in April average 26°C (79°F) and humidity near 73% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
143 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 5.7/10 on the same scale — 7th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Kerala — 3.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kerala in April?
- In April, Kerala averages 26°C, 143 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.7/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Kerala?
- April earns a 5.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kerala in April?
- Expect about 143 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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