Thiruvananthapuram weather by month & the best time to visit
India · coastal city break · tropical — wet & dry seasons climate
The best time to visit Thiruvananthapuram is January — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 91/100), with December and February close behind. Thiruvananthapuram averages about 2,604 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 31°C / 88°F and roughly 16 mm of rain in January.
When is the best time to visit Thiruvananthapuram?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Thiruvananthapuram is January, then December and February. The dullest month is May (67/100, 202 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Thiruvananthapuram?
Thiruvananthapuram gets a lot of sun: around 2,604 hours a year. January (91/100) is noticeably better than May (67). It ranks #68 of 112 destinations in India for annual sunshine, below the national median of 2,654 hours. Rain has a clear season: the wettest stretch, around October, carries about 40% of the annual 1,795 mm.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 91 | 31° / 88°F | 23° / 73°F | 16 mm | 10 | 30° / 86°F |
| February | 81 | 33° / 91°F | 24° / 75°F | 21 mm | 11 | 30° / 86°F |
| March | 76 | 33° / 91°F | 26° / 79°F | 53 mm | 12 | 30° / 86°F |
| April | 72 | 32° / 90°F | 27° / 81°F | 123 mm | 11 | 31° / 88°F |
| May | 67 | 30° / 86°F | 27° / 81°F | 202 mm | 9 | 30° / 86°F |
| June | 67 | 29° / 84°F | 26° / 79°F | 249 mm | 9 | 28° / 82°F |
| July | 67 | 28° / 82°F | 25° / 77°F | 188 mm | 9 | 26° / 79°F |
| August | 67 | 28° / 82°F | 25° / 77°F | 162 mm | 10 | 26° / 79°F |
| September | 67 | 28° / 82°F | 25° / 77°F | 206 mm | 11 | 26° / 79°F |
| October | 67 | 29° / 84°F | 25° / 77°F | 291 mm | 10 | 29° / 84°F |
| November | 67 | 29° / 84°F | 25° / 77°F | 222 mm | 8 | 29° / 84°F |
| December | 83 | 29° / 84°F | 24° / 75°F | 62 mm | 9 | 29° / 84°F |
Sea temperature in Thiruvananthapuram by month
The sea off Thiruvananthapuram is warmest in April at around 31°C / 88°F, and coolest in July at 26°C / 79°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Thiruvananthapuram: questions and answers
What kind of destination is Thiruvananthapuram?
Thiruvananthapuram is a coastal city break in India with a tropical — wet & dry seasons climate — the sea reaches 31°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Thiruvananthapuram get a year?
Thiruvananthapuram gets about 2,604 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around January.
When is the best time to visit Thiruvananthapuram?
The sunniest time to visit Thiruvananthapuram is January, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 91/100 (with December and February close behind). Expect daytime highs around 31°C / 88°F.
What is the least sunny month in Thiruvananthapuram?
May is the least sunny month in Thiruvananthapuram, scoring 67/100 with about 202 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Thiruvananthapuram?
The sea in Thiruvananthapuram ranges from about 26°C (July) to 31°C (April). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Thiruvananthapuram?
The typical midday UV index in Thiruvananthapuram peaks around 12 (extreme) in March, easing to about 8 (very high) in November. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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