Month guide · Kerala · India
Kerala in April
What April is really like in Kerala: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 12.4 hours of daylight. The hottest, most humid month, with pre-monsoon thunderstorms in the afternoons; hill stations fill with Indian holidaymakers.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 30°C (86°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in April
April is the 2nd-warmest month in Kerala: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 30 days. Compared with March (33°C (91°F)), April is about as warm; by May highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 06:14
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:36
- Daylight
- About 12.4 hours
- Sea
- 30°C (86°F)
Winter (December–February). Dry, sunny and comfortable, with cool nights in the hills; peak season with the highest houseboat and hotel prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in April
- Vishu — Kerala New Year (usually mid-April)
- Thrissur Pooram — temple festival with caparisoned elephants and fireworks (April or May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in April
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Viewpoint · Varkala
Varkala Cliff
Red laterite cliffs rise above Papanasam beach, with a path along the North Cliff edge linking cafés, guesthouses and yoga studios.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- Couples
- After dark
- Food
Religious site · Thiruvananthapuram
Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Non-Hindu visitors can see the gopuram from the tank and walk the old fort streets; Hindus must wear the traditional dress required at the gate.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Free
Historic site · Wayanad
Edakkal Caves
Two natural rock shelters high on Ambukuthi Mala in Wayanad carry carvings of human figures, animals and symbols believed to date back thousands of years.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Active
- Outdoors
Palace · Mattancherry
Mattancherry Palace
Take your time in the bedchamber with the Ramayana murals; photography is not permitted inside.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Art
- Rainy day
- Architecture
The sea averages 30°C (86°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Kerala.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 26°C and 8 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Kerala?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, November–February are better overall. Compare every month.
Kerala in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Kerala?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The hottest, most humid month, with pre-monsoon thunderstorms in the afternoons; hill stations fill with Indian holidaymakers.
+How warm is Kerala in April?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kerala in April?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.