March · India
Best time to visit Kerala in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kerala in March
Average temperature 26°C, 47 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 64% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
7.8/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 47 mm
- Humidity
- 64%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Kerala scores 7.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 26°C, 47 mm of rain, and roughly 30 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.
March in Kerala: strong conditions, 3rd of 12
March averages 26°C (78°F) — warm for the outdoors: start trails early, use shaded routes at midday, and carry more water than you think you need.
Rainfall runs 47 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.9 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.8/10 here, 3rd of 12 months, against 9.3/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? February scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kerala in March?
- In March, Kerala averages 26°C, 47 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Kerala?
- March earns a 7.8/10 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 March?
- Expect about 47 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 64% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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