October · India
Best time to visit Kerala in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kerala in October
Average temperature 23°C, 267 mm of rain, about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 89% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
5.7/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 23°C
- Rainfall
- 267 mm
- Humidity
- 89%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 19
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
October in Kerala scores 5.7/10 for nature and wildlife travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 23°C, 267 mm of rain, and roughly 19 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.
October in Kerala — workable with trade-offs
Trail conditions at 23°C (73°F) favour early starts and shaded routes in October; midday is for water breaks, not for exposed climbs.
Expect monsoon-level rainfall at 267 mm: only about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine across the month, and stretches of heavy rain are normal.
That is 5.7/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.3/10 for the best month here.
Pack light clothing, a hat and real sun protection, 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 October?
- In October, Kerala averages 23°C, 267 mm of rain, and about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.7/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Kerala?
- October 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 October?
- Expect about 267 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 89% and there are about 19 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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