Month guide · Kerala · India
Kerala in November
What November 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
November is one of the best months to visit Kerala. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 9 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Rain becomes infrequent and the season gets under way; Varkala's cliff cafés reopen.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 9
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 7th-warmest month in Kerala: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 9 of its 30 days. Compared with October (30°C (86°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:21
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:59
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
South-west monsoon (June–September). Heavy rain, rough seas and some landslides on hill roads, but lush scenery, snake-boat races, Onam and low prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- Theyyam season begins in northern Kerala (roughly November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
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
Museum · Thiruvananthapuram
Napier Museum
A 19th-century museum in Kerala's Indo-Saracenic style, with a striped brick façade, holding bronzes, temple carvings, jewellery and a temple chariot.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Rainy day
- Art
- Architecture
- Kids
Museum · Ernakulam
Kerala Folklore Museum
It is in Thevara, south of central Ernakulam; combine it with a ferry ride to Fort Kochi.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- History
- Rainy day
- Off the beaten path
Experience · Kovalam
Ayurveda treatment
Kerala is the heartland of Ayurveda, India's traditional medicine, with oil massages such as abhyanga and shirodhara and longer residential treatment programmes.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours, or courses of 1–3 weeks
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Couples
- Rainy day
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Kerala.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°C and 9 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Kerala?
It is one of the best months to visit Kerala. Rain becomes infrequent and the season gets under way; Varkala's cliff cafés reopen.
+How warm is Kerala in November?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Kerala in November?
Expect rain on about 9 days of the month.