Month guide · Kerala · India
Kerala in March
What March is really like in Kerala: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Ranjith Siji, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
March is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Heat and humidity build on the coast; a good time to head to Munnar and Wayanad.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 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 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 31 days. Compared with February (32°C (90°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:32
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:36
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°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, March 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 March
March has no major recurring festival in Kerala, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in March
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Munnar
Munnar tea estates and Tea Museum
Book a guided estate walk through your homestay; early morning walks often come with mist and the sound of pickers.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Views
- History
- Photo spot
Viewpoint · Munnar
Top Station
At about 1,700 metres on the Kerala–Tamil Nadu border, around 35 km from Munnar, Top Station looks down into the Tamil Nadu plains and across the Western Ghats.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Views
- Free
- Photo spot
- Nature
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
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Kerala.
What to pack
For highs near 33°C, lows near 25°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Kerala?
A shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, November–February are better overall. Compare every month.
Kerala in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Kerala?
It is a shoulder-season month. Heat and humidity build on the coast; a good time to head to Munnar and Wayanad.
+How warm is Kerala in March?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kerala in March?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.