AI-generatedThrissur at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Jan
- Warmest month
- Mar · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,100 h
- Rain a year
- 2,513 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 7 m
Climate in Thrissur
Thrissur 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 36 °C, while July is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year, Thrissur is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 8.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Thrissur
The best time to visit Thrissur is from December to January. From January to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is July with 476 mm.
Thrissur through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Thrissur in the dry season
Nov – Apr
Fair
- 32–36 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
Thrissur in the rainy season
May – Oct
Poor
- 30–34 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 164 rainy days in all
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
Peak heat
Jan – May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Poor
Best time to visit: December – January
October is in the cyclone season Hurricane season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:1318:08
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 06:00–06:42 · evening 17:40–18:21
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:52–06:00 · 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.
October in Thrissur compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs rise from about 31° at the start of the month to 32° at the end. The days get 0.3 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 31° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 23° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in Thrissur in October?
In October, Thrissur is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 272 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thrissur.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 55 min06:13 – 18:08
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 82 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %39 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %27 %
- 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
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Thrissur
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 Thrissur: score 58 against 25. In January, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. January has 23 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 25 | 58better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 34° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 4.6 h | 8.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 25 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 272 mm | 10 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 19better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Thrissur month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
58January34° · 8.7 h
In January, Thrissur is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Thrissur – and yet one of the best months here.
Thrissur in January49February35° · 8.8 h
In February, Thrissur is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 12 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Thrissur.
Thrissur in February32March36° · 8.0 h
In March, Thrissur is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 48 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thrissur.
Thrissur in March12April35° · 6.6 h
In April, Thrissur is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 130 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thrissur.
Thrissur in April14May34° · 4.8 h
In May, Thrissur is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 4.8 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 282 mm. On about 30 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 Thrissur.
Thrissur in May28June31° · 3.3 h
In June, Thrissur is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 475 mm. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thrissur.
Thrissur in June33July30° · 3.2 h
In July, Thrissur is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.2 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 476 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thrissur.
Thrissur in July33August30° · 3.8 h
In August, Thrissur is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 372 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thrissur.
Thrissur in August30September31° · 4.4 h
In September, Thrissur is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 254 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thrissur.
Thrissur in September25October32° · 4.6 h
In October, Thrissur is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 272 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thrissur.
Thrissur in October30November32° · 5.6 h
In November, Thrissur is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 140 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Thrissur.
Thrissur in November57December32° · 7.4 h
In December, Thrissur is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 41 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Thrissur – and yet one of the best months here.
Thrissur in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Thrissur
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 (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. 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) all year, on about 338 days a year.
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 | 58 | 34° | 23° | 8.7 h | 2 | 10 |
| FebruaryFeb | 49 | 35° | 23° | 8.8 h | 3 | 12 |
| MarchMar | 32 | 36° | 25° | 8.0 h | 11 | 48 |
| AprilApr | 12 | 35° | 26° | 6.6 h | 23 | 130 |
| MayMay | 14 | 34° | 25° | 4.8 h | 26 | 282 |
| JuneJun | 28 | 31° | 24° | 3.3 h | 29 | 475 |
| JulyJul | 33 | 30° | 23° | 3.2 h | 30 | 476 |
| AugustAug | 33 | 30° | 24° | 3.8 h | 28 | 372 |
| SeptemberSep | 30 | 31° | 23° | 4.4 h | 25 | 254 |
| OctoberOct | 25 | 32° | 23° | 4.6 h | 25 | 272 |
| NovemberNov | 30 | 32° | 23° | 5.6 h | 15 | 140 |
| DecemberDec | 57 | 32° | 23° | 7.4 h | 6 | 41 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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
10.52° N, 76.22° E · 7 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Thrissur
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 4.6 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Thrissur, 39 % of the daylight hours.
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.
Rain
Rain in Thrissur: 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, Thrissur has about 25 rainy days with 272 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Thrissur
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 the time, 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.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Thrissur
How breezy and how cloudy Thrissur 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 Thrissur typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 82 % of the sky over Thrissur: mostly overcast, with about 4.6 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 & humidity
Heat and humidity in Thrissur
How often the day gets hot in Thrissur (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, Thrissur has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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
Planning a trip to Thrissur
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Thrissur 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.
Thrissur has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 58) and its weakest during May half-term (score 17).
- 18
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Poor
- 36 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 17
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 33
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 25
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 58
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
FairBest holidays
- 33 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 20 min
- Distance
- 8,170 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.
Good to know: India
- Currency
- Indian Rupee (INR)
- Languages
- English, Hindi
- Sockets
- Type C, D, M · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the left
- Dialling code
- +91
- Emergency number
- 112
UK plugs need a travel adapter
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
Storm season
Thrissur 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, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Thrissur vs Kodungallur
In October the holiday weather in Thrissur and Kodungallur is about equally good (score 25 vs 25). During the day it is about as warm in Kodungallur as in Thrissur.
| in October | Thrissur | Kodungallur |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 25 | 25 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sea | no sea nearby | 29° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 25 | 27 |
| Best time | Dec – Jan | Dec – Feb |
Through the year
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In October, Thrissur ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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Frequently asked questions about Thrissur
When is the best time to visit Thrissur?
The best time to visit Thrissur is from December to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Thrissur?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 25 °C. July is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Thrissur?
The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is July with 476 mm. The driest month is January with 10 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Thrissur get?
Thrissur gets around 2,100 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 8.8 hours a day; in July there are 3.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Thrissur in?
Thrissur is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Thrissur?
A nonstop flight from London to Thrissur takes about 10 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,170 km.
When is cyclone season in Thrissur?
Thrissur 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 Thrissur?
Thrissur has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 58) and its weakest during May half-term (score 17). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 18, May half-term 17, summer holidays 33, October half-term 25, Christmas holidays 58.