Month guide · Kerala · India
Kerala in July
What July 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
July is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 23 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. Heavy monsoon rain continues, with landslide risk on hill roads; the lowest prices of the year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 23
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in July
July is the 11th-warmest 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 23 of its 31 days. Compared with June (29°C (84°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 06:10
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 18:52
- Daylight
- About 12.7 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, July rates 1 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Kerala, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Park · Thekkady
Periyar Tiger Reserve
Take the first boat of the day for the best chance of animals at the shore, and book guided walks with the forest department rather than private operators.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Kids
- Outdoors
- Active
Experience · Thekkady
Spice plantation tour
Plantations around Kumily grow cardamom, pepper, cinnamon, nutmeg, clove and vanilla, and guided walks show how each is grown and processed.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Food
- Kids
- Nature
- Shopping
Nature · Kumarakom
Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
Go at dawn, when birds are most active, or see it from the water on a canoe ride.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
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
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 23 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 July a good time to visit Kerala?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, November–February are better overall. Compare every month.
Kerala in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Kerala?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Heavy monsoon rain continues, with landslide risk on hill roads; the lowest prices of the year.
+How warm is Kerala in July?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kerala in July?
Expect rain on about 23 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.