Varkala, Kerala Weather
Varkala weather this week
Over the next 7 days in Varkala, daytime highs range from 29°C to 30°C and night-time lows from 24°C to 25°C. The warmest afternoon is likely today at 30°C, while the coolest night is expected on Wednesday night at 24°C. Temperatures stay fairly steady through the week.
Rain is most likely today, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, with roughly 12 mm forecast in total over the week.
Winds stay mostly light this week, peaking at about 18 km/h on Monday. The UV index climbs as high as 8 (very high), so use sunscreen and limit direct midday sun. Average humidity is high at around 87%, which can make it feel muggy.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Rain chance | Rain | Max wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today (Saturday) | Drizzle | 30° / 24° | 59% | 1.3 mm | 13 km/h |
| Tomorrow (Sunday) | Light drizzle | 29° / 24° | 45% | 1.1 mm | 11 km/h |
| Monday | Light drizzle | 30° / 24° | 57% | 1.5 mm | 18 km/h |
| Tuesday | Light drizzle | 30° / 24° | 57% | 0.4 mm | 15 km/h |
| Wednesday | Light drizzle | 29° / 24° | 63% | 3.3 mm | 11 km/h |
| Thursday | Light drizzle | 29° / 25° | 39% | 1.8 mm | 12 km/h |
| Friday | Light drizzle | 29° / 24° | 39% | 2.4 mm | 7 km/h |
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Today's outlook for Varkala
At 13:30 local time it is 29°C in Varkala under overcast skies, feeling like 34°C. Today's forecast high is 30°C and the low is 24°C, and the day overall looks drizzly. There is a 59% chance of a shower today. Winds are blowing at about 13 km/h from the west. Humidity is 69%.
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Climate of Varkala: monthly averages
Based on 25 years of satellite and reanalysis data (2001-2025), March is usually the hottest month in Varkala, with average daytime highs around 33°C. January is the coolest, when nights typically fall to about 22°C. Temperatures stay fairly even through the year, varying by only about 10°C between the coolest night and the hottest day.
The area receives about 1800 mm of rain in a typical year. Most of it falls from April to November (around 92% of the yearly total), and October is the wettest month at roughly 291 mm.
For outdoor plans and travel, December to January usually offer the most comfortable weather in Varkala, with mild days and relatively little rain.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30° | 22° | 16 mm | 72% |
| Feb | 32° | 23° | 21 mm | 66% |
| Mar | 33° | 25° | 53 mm | 67% |
| Apr | 31° | 26° | 123 mm | 75% |
| May | 30° | 27° | 202 mm | 82% |
| Jun | 28° | 26° | 249 mm | 87% |
| Jul | 27° | 25° | 188 mm | 89% |
| Aug | 27° | 25° | 162 mm | 89% |
| Sep | 28° | 25° | 206 mm | 87% |
| Oct | 28° | 25° | 291 mm | 85% |
| Nov | 28° | 24° | 222 mm | 83% |
| Dec | 29° | 23° | 62 mm | 80% |
Source: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), averaged over the roughly 50 km grid area around Varkala. Values describe typical conditions, not a forecast.
About Varkala weather
Varkala, in Kerala's narrow, entirely coastal-influenced strip between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats, is positioned about 21 km south-east of Kollam. The warmer months mean a warm, humid pre-monsoon season (March–May) with highs typically in the low-to-mid 30s°C. The rainy season is two rainy seasons — a heavy south-west monsoon (June–September) that's usually India's first monsoon landfall, and a lighter north-east monsoon (October–November). Finally, there's a mild winter (December–February) that stays warm and humid by most of India's standards. This page shows live, auto-refreshing weather for Varkala: current conditions, an hourly breakdown, a 16-day outlook, a date-lookup tool for any past or future date, and real-time air quality, sourced from Open-Meteo. Local timezone: Asia/Kolkata.
Frequently asked questions
Varkala is about 21 km south-east of Kollam, in Kerala.
Varkala gets two rainy seasons — a heavy south-west monsoon (June–September) that's usually India's first monsoon landfall, and a lighter north-east monsoon (October–November).
The live current conditions, hourly forecast and 16-day outlook above are pulled in real time for Varkala's exact coordinates. No fixed schedule, the page updates whenever you load it.
March is usually the hottest month in Varkala, with average daytime highs of about 33°C and nights around 25°C.
The coldest nights come in January, when the average low is about 22°C and daytime highs reach around 30°C. Winters are mild, so heavy woollens are rarely needed.
Varkala receives about 1800 mm of rain in a typical year. October is the wettest month at roughly 291 mm, and the main rainy period is April to November.
December to January usually offer the most comfortable weather in Varkala, with mild daytime temperatures and little rain.
In November Varkala typically sees daytime highs near 28°C and lows near 24°C, with about 222 mm of rain over the month and average humidity around 83%. Check the live forecast above for this week's actual conditions.
Up to 16 days ahead using the extended forecast and date picker above; further-out or historical dates use the same date lookup tool.
The current temperature for Varkala updates automatically at the top of this page — scroll to the hourly strip below to see how it's expected to change over the day.
Varkala's day-to-day weather is shaped by its position in Kerala, India. See the hourly weather forecast or the air quality index for more detail.