AI-generatedThiruvananthapuram at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- Mar · 30°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,320 h
- Rain a year
- 1,778 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 18 m
Climate in Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram 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 30 °C, while July is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,320 hours of sunshine a year, Thiruvananthapuram is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 8.7 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 25°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:0918:06
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 05:56–06:37 · evening 17:38–18:19
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:48–05:56 · evening 18:19–18:27
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 Thiruvananthapuram in October?
In October, Thiruvananthapuram is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 231 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Thiruvananthapuram.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 57 min06:09 – 18:06
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 80 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 0 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %91 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- 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
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Thiruvananthapuram
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 5.0 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Thiruvananthapuram, 42 % 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 Thiruvananthapuram
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 14).
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 Thiruvananthapuram: 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, Thiruvananthapuram has about 24 rainy days with 231 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Thiruvananthapuram
How breezy and how cloudy Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 80 % of the sky over Thiruvananthapuram: mostly overcast, with about 5.0 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 Thiruvananthapuram
How often the day gets hot in Thiruvananthapuram (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, Thiruvananthapuram has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °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 Thiruvananthapuram
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 May (25°). 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 360 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 83 | 29° | 23° | 8.3 h | 3 | 18 |
| FebruaryFeb | 81 | 30° | 23° | 8.7 h | 4 | 16 |
| MarchMar | 67 | 30° | 24° | 8.3 h | 9 | 41 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 30° | 25° | 7.3 h | 19 | 104 |
| MayMay | 47 | 29° | 25° | 5.8 h | 25 | 237 |
| JuneJun | 54 | 28° | 24° | 5.0 h | 28 | 274 |
| JulyJul | 56 | 27° | 24° | 4.9 h | 28 | 226 |
| AugustAug | 57 | 27° | 24° | 5.3 h | 24 | 193 |
| SeptemberSep | 56 | 28° | 24° | 5.6 h | 23 | 190 |
| OctoberOct | 52 | 28° | 24° | 5.0 h | 24 | 231 |
| NovemberNov | 52 | 28° | 24° | 5.2 h | 19 | 176 |
| DecemberDec | 75 | 29° | 23° | 6.9 h | 8 | 74 |
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
8.49° N, 76.95° E · 18 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Thiruvananthapuram
The best time to visit Thiruvananthapuram is from December to February. Rain is most frequent from April to November; the wettest month is June with 274 mm.
Thiruvananthapuram through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Thiruvananthapuram in the dry season
Dec – Mar
Good
- 29–30 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Thiruvananthapuram in the rainy season
Apr – Nov
Fair
- 27–30 °C by day
- 6 h of sun a day
- 190 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Thiruvananthapuram for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Thiruvananthapuram
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 Thiruvananthapuram: score 83 against 52. In January, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. January has 21 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 52 | 83better |
| Day high | 28° | 29° |
| Night low | 24° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 5.0 h | 8.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 24 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 231 mm | 18 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 29better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Apr – Nov
12 or more rainy days
Thiruvananthapuram month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
83January29° · 8 h
In January, Thiruvananthapuram is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Thiruvananthapuram.
Thiruvananthapuram in January81February30° · 9 h
In February, Thiruvananthapuram is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Thiruvananthapuram.
Thiruvananthapuram in February67March30° · 8 h
In March, Thiruvananthapuram is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 41 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Thiruvananthapuram.
Thiruvananthapuram in March47April30° · 7 h
In April, Thiruvananthapuram is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 104 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Thiruvananthapuram.
Thiruvananthapuram in April47May29° · 6 h
In May, Thiruvananthapuram is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 237 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Thiruvananthapuram.
Thiruvananthapuram in May54June28° · 5 h
In June, Thiruvananthapuram is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 274 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Thiruvananthapuram.
Thiruvananthapuram in June56July27° · 5 h
In July, Thiruvananthapuram is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 226 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Thiruvananthapuram.
Thiruvananthapuram in July57August27° · 5 h
In August, Thiruvananthapuram is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 193 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Thiruvananthapuram.
Thiruvananthapuram in August56September28° · 6 h
In September, Thiruvananthapuram is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 190 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Thiruvananthapuram.
Thiruvananthapuram in September52October28° · 5 h
In October, Thiruvananthapuram is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 24 days, totalling 231 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Thiruvananthapuram.
Thiruvananthapuram in October52November28° · 5 h
In November, Thiruvananthapuram is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 176 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Thiruvananthapuram.
Thiruvananthapuram in November75December29° · 7 h
In December, Thiruvananthapuram is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 74 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Thiruvananthapuram.
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Thiruvananthapuram vs. Kanniyakumari
In October the holiday weather in Thiruvananthapuram and Kanniyakumari is about equally good (score 52 vs. 54). During the day Kanniyakumari is 1 °C warmer than Thiruvananthapuram. Kanniyakumari gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Thiruvananthapuram | Kanniyakumari |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 52 | 54 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 29° |
| Sea | – | 28° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 24 | 15 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Jan – Sep |
Through the year
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In October, Thiruvananthapuram ranks 16 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Kanniyakumari29°28°74
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- 3Rameswaram28°29°70
- 4Murdeshwar30°29°68
- 5Gokarna30°29°68
- 6Auroville30°29°67
- 7Mahabalipuram30°29°67
- 8Mahé28°29°66
- 16ThiruvananthapuramThis page28°52
Planning a trip to Thiruvananthapuram
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Thiruvananthapuram 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.
Thiruvananthapuram has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 79) and its weakest during May half-term (score 48).
- 53
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 48
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- 5.6 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 57
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 27 °C by day
- 5.2 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 52
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 79
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 35 min
- Distance
- 8,400 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
Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram
When is the best time to visit Thiruvananthapuram?
The best time to visit Thiruvananthapuram is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Thiruvananthapuram?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 24 °C. July is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Thiruvananthapuram?
Rain is most frequent from April to November; the wettest month is June with 274 mm. The driest month is February with 16 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Thiruvananthapuram get?
Thiruvananthapuram gets around 2,320 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 8.7 hours a day; in July there are 4.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Thiruvananthapuram in?
Thiruvananthapuram uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Thiruvananthapuram?
A nonstop flight from London to Thiruvananthapuram takes about 10 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,400 km.
When is cyclone season in Thiruvananthapuram?
Thiruvananthapuram 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 Thiruvananthapuram?
Thiruvananthapuram has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 79) and its weakest during May half-term (score 48). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 53, May half-term 48, Summer holidays 57, October half-term 52, Christmas holidays 79.
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