December · India
Best time to visit Kerala in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kerala in December
Average temperature 22°C, 138 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 88% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
6.6/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 22°C
- Rainfall
- 138 mm
- Humidity
- 88%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Kerala scores 6.6/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 22°C, 138 mm of rain, and roughly 17 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.
December in Kerala — middling scores, decent value
December averages 22°C (72°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
At 138 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 6.6/10 here, 4th 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.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? February scores 2.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kerala in December?
- In December, Kerala averages 22°C, 138 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.6/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Kerala?
- December earns a 6.6/10 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 December?
- Expect about 138 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 88% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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