August · India
Best time to visit Kerala in August Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kerala in August
Average temperature 23°C, 284 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 91% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
August score
6.0/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 284 mm
- Humidity
- 91%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
August in Kerala scores 6.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 23°C, 284 mm of rain, and roughly 20 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.
August in Kerala: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
August averages 23°C (73°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
284 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 6/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? February scores 3.3 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kerala in August?
- In August, Kerala averages 23°C, 284 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.0/10.
- Is August a good time to visit Kerala?
- August earns a 6.0/10 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 August?
- Expect about 284 mm of rain in August. Average humidity is 91% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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