Month guide · Kerala · India
Kerala in August
What August is really like in Kerala: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Prasanth Prakash, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 19 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Rain eases a little and the snake-boat races begin on the backwaters; Onam sometimes falls late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 19
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in August
August is the coolest month in Kerala: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 19 of its 31 days. Compared with July (29°C (84°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 06:15
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:44
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Summer (March–May). Hot and humid on the coast with pre-monsoon storms from April; the hill stations of Munnar and Wayanad are at their most popular.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
- Nehru Trophy Boat Race — snake-boat race on Punnamada Lake, Alappuzha (usually August)
- Onam — Kerala's harvest festival with sadya feasts and flower carpets (August or September)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Experience · Fort Kochi
Kathakali performance
Kathakali is Kerala's classical dance-drama, telling stories from the Hindu epics through elaborate green and red make-up, huge costumes, eye movements and hand gestures, accompanied by drums and singing.
- Time needed
- 2 hours including make-up
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- After dark
- Art
- Kids
- Rainy day
Museum · Thiruvananthapuram
Napier Museum
Combine it with the Sree Chitra Art Gallery next door for paintings by Raja Ravi Varma.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Rainy day
- Art
- Architecture
- Kids
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Kerala.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 24°C and 19 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August 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 August a good time to visit Kerala?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Rain eases a little and the snake-boat races begin on the backwaters; Onam sometimes falls late in the month.
+How warm is Kerala in August?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kerala in August?
Expect rain on about 19 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.