AI-generatedAlappuzha at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- Mar · 33°
- Warmest sea
- Apr · 30.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,030 h
- Rain a year
- 2,960 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 8 m
Climate in Alappuzha
Alappuzha has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while July is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year, Alappuzha is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 8.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
October is in the cyclone season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:1218:08
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:59–06:40 · evening 17:40–18:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:51–05:59 · evening 18:21–18:29
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Alappuzha in October?
In October, Alappuzha is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 318 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Alappuzha.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 56 min06:12 – 18:08
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 83 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %81 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Alappuzha
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.7 – 29.1 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Alappuzha ranges from 26.6 °C in August to 30.1 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in April, while the air already peaks in March. In June and in November the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in April, eight out of ten years were between 29.3 and 30.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.4° | 28.1° | 28.9° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.8° | 28.3° | 29.3° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.6° | 29.1° | 30.0° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 30.1° | 29.3° | 30.7° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.6° | 28.6° | 30.6° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 28.3° | 27.4° | 29.2° | warm |
| JulyJul | 26.8° | 26.1° | 27.5° | warm |
| AugustAug | 26.6° | 25.7° | 27.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.4° | 26.8° | 28.2° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.4° | 27.7° | 29.1° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.9° | 28.3° | 29.4° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.7° | 28.4° | 29.2° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Alappuzha
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.3 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Alappuzha, 36 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Alappuzha
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Alappuzha: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Alappuzha has about 27 rainy days with 318 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Alappuzha
How breezy and how cloudy Alappuzha is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Alappuzha typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 83 % of the sky over Alappuzha: mostly overcast, with about 4.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Alappuzha
How often the day gets hot in Alappuzha (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Alappuzha has about 1 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Alappuzha
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (23°), the warmest in April (26°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 365 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 75 | 30° | 23° | 28.4° | 8.0 h | 4 | 24 |
| FebruaryFeb | 65 | 32° | 24° | 28.8° | 8.2 h | 5 | 21 |
| MarchMar | 41 | 33° | 25° | 29.6° | 7.9 h | 14 | 63 |
| AprilApr | 34 | 32° | 26° | 30.1° | 6.7 h | 26 | 167 |
| MayMay | 37 | 30° | 26° | 29.6° | 4.7 h | 29 | 365 |
| JuneJun | 44 | 28° | 25° | 28.3° | 3.5 h | 30 | 508 |
| JulyJul | 47 | 28° | 24° | 26.8° | 3.4 h | 30 | 480 |
| AugustAug | 49 | 28° | 24° | 26.6° | 3.9 h | 30 | 395 |
| SeptemberSep | 48 | 28° | 24° | 27.4° | 4.5 h | 28 | 321 |
| OctoberOct | 45 | 29° | 24° | 28.4° | 4.3 h | 27 | 318 |
| NovemberNov | 46 | 29° | 24° | 28.9° | 5.0 h | 21 | 219 |
| DecemberDec | 65 | 29° | 24° | 28.7° | 6.7 h | 10 | 80 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
9.49° N, 76.33° E · 8 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Alappuzha
The best time to visit Alappuzha is from December to February. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from December to February. Rain is most frequent from March to November; the wettest month is June with 508 mm.
Alappuzha through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Alappuzha in the dry season
Dec – Feb
Good
- 29–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days in all
Alappuzha in the rainy season
Mar – Nov
Fair
- 28–33 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 234 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Alappuzha for you.
Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Alappuzha
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Alappuzha: score 75 against 45. In January, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. January has 23 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 45 | 75better |
| Day high | 29° | 30° |
| Night low | 24° | 23° |
| Sea | 28.4° | 28.4° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 27 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 318 mm | 24 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Dec – Feb
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Nov
12 or more rainy days
Alappuzha month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
75January30° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In January, Alappuzha is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Alappuzha.
Alappuzha in January65February32° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In February, Alappuzha is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Alappuzha.
Alappuzha in February41March33° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In March, Alappuzha is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 63 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Alappuzha.
Alappuzha in March34April32° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In April, Alappuzha is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 167 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alappuzha.
Alappuzha in April37May30° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In May, Alappuzha is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 365 mm. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Alappuzha.
Alappuzha in May44June28° · Sea 28° · 4 h
In June, Alappuzha is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 508 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Alappuzha.
Alappuzha in June47July28° · Sea 27° · 3 h
In July, Alappuzha is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 480 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Alappuzha.
Alappuzha in July49August28° · Sea 27° · 4 h
In August, Alappuzha is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 395 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Alappuzha.
Alappuzha in August48September28° · Sea 27° · 5 h
In September, Alappuzha is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 321 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Alappuzha.
Alappuzha in September45October29° · Sea 28° · 4 h
In October, Alappuzha is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 318 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Alappuzha.
Alappuzha in October46November29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In November, Alappuzha is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 219 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Alappuzha.
Alappuzha in November65December29° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In December, Alappuzha is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 80 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Alappuzha.
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Alappuzha vs. Kochi
In October the holiday weather in Alappuzha and Kochi is about equally good (score 45 vs. 47). During the day Kochi is 1 °C cooler than Alappuzha. The sea in Kochi is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Alappuzha | Kochi |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 45 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 28° |
| Sea | 28° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 27 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Dec – Feb |
Through the year
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In October, Alappuzha ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 20AlappuzhaThis page29°28°45
Planning a trip to Alappuzha
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Alappuzha in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Alappuzha has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 36).
- 36
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 38
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 48
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 45
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 70
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 30 min
- Distance
- 8,270 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Alappuzha lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April: Season
- May: Peak
- June: Season
- July
- August
- September
- October: Season
- November: Peak
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Alappuzha
When is the best time to visit Alappuzha?
The best time to visit Alappuzha is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Alappuzha?
The sea temperature in Alappuzha ranges from 26.6 °C in August to 30.1 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Alappuzha in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Alappuzha?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 25 °C. July is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Alappuzha?
Rain is most frequent from March to November; the wettest month is June with 508 mm. The driest month is February with 21 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Alappuzha get?
Alappuzha gets around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 8.2 hours a day; in July there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Alappuzha in?
Alappuzha uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Alappuzha?
A nonstop flight from London to Alappuzha takes about 10 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,270 km.
When is cyclone season in Alappuzha?
Alappuzha lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Alappuzha?
Alappuzha has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 70) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 36). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 36, May half-term 38, Summer holidays 48, October half-term 45, Christmas holidays 70.
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