Malappuram, Kerala Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Malappuram, Kerala gets 2103 mm of precipitation a year over about 102 rainy days. March is the warmest month (average high 34°C) and January the coldest (average low 23°C).

Malappuram climate at a glance

Tropical savanna climate

Malappuram, Kerala has hot summers and hot winters. Daytime highs range from about 30°C in July to 35°C in April. June is usually the wettest month.

How much rain does Malappuram get?

Malappuram gets 2103 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 102 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 85% of India.

June is the wettest month, with 540 mm. February is the driest, with 4 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 20.

Malappuram weather by month

Malappuram weather in January

In January, Malappuram averages a high of 33°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 59% of daylight hours. The January record high is 37°C (2016) and the record low is 18°C (1977).

Malappuram weather in February

In February, Malappuram averages a high of 34°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 70% of daylight hours. The February record high is 40°C (1983) and the record low is 19°C (1976).

Malappuram weather in March

In March, Malappuram averages a high of 34°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 21 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 61% of daylight hours. The March record high is 39°C (1976) and the record low is 21°C (1982).

Malappuram weather in April

In April, Malappuram averages a high of 34°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 49 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 43% of daylight hours. The April record high is 39°C (1989) and the record low is 20°C (1986).

Malappuram weather in May

In May, Malappuram averages a high of 34°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 118 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 13% of daylight hours. The May record high is 40°C (1991) and the record low is 18°C (2005).

Malappuram weather in June

In June, Malappuram averages a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 540 mm of precipitation over about 19 rainy days. The sun is out about 8% of daylight hours. The June record high is 40°C (1984) and the record low is 20°C (1979).

Malappuram weather in July

In July, Malappuram averages a high of 30°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 528 mm of precipitation over about 20 rainy days. The sun is out about 5% of daylight hours. The July record high is 38°C (1990) and the record low is 20°C (1980).

Malappuram weather in August

In August, Malappuram averages a high of 30°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 316 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. The sun is out about 9% of daylight hours. The August record high is 39°C (1989) and the record low is 18°C (1992).

Malappuram weather in September

In September, Malappuram averages a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 214 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 14% of daylight hours. The September record high is 39°C (1993) and the record low is 20°C (1998).

Malappuram weather in October

In October, Malappuram averages a high of 32°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 203 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 21% of daylight hours. The October record high is 39°C (1984) and the record low is 19°C (1984).

Malappuram weather in November

In November, Malappuram averages a high of 33°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 88 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 20% of daylight hours. The November record high is 37°C (1988) and the record low is 19°C (1980).

Malappuram weather in December

In December, Malappuram averages a high of 33°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 47% of daylight hours. The December record high is 39°C (1986) and the record low is 15°C (1980).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Malappuram

February is the sunniest month in Malappuram, with sunshine about 70% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 5%. Over the year the sun shines about 31% of daylight hours. Malappuram is cloudier than 92% of India.

Humidity peaks in July at 88% and is lowest in February at 63%.

Malappuram has about 152 days a year above 32°C. Malappuram is hotter than 68% of India.

Malappuram weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Malappuram station is 40°C, on May 11, 1980. The coldest is 15°C, on December 18, 1980.

The wettest day on record brought 318 mm of rain, on August 18, 1995.

18 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

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Winter (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 24°C.

Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 26°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 30°C and lows near 24°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 24°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineSea tempRecord highRecord low
January9.4 mm167%59%-2°37°18°
February3.8 mm163%70%-2°40°19°
March21 mm268%61%-1°39°21°
April49 mm574%43%-1°39°20°
May118 mm882%13%-1°40°18°
June540 mm1986%8%-2°40°20°
July528 mm2088%5%-3°38°20°
August316 mm1786%9%-3°39°18°
September214 mm1386%14%-3°39°20°
October203 mm1184%21%-2°39°19°
November88 mm682%20%-2°37°19°
December13 mm274%47%-2°39°15°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Malappuram climate questions

How much rain does Malappuram get?

Malappuram gets 2103 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 102 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Malappuram?

June is the wettest month in Malappuram, with 540 mm. February is the driest, with 4 mm.

How many rainy days does Malappuram have a year?

Malappuram has about 102 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 20.

What is the hottest month in Malappuram?

March is the warmest month in Malappuram, with an average high of 34°C.

What is the coldest month in Malappuram?

January is the coldest month in Malappuram, with an average low of 23°C.

What is the record high temperature in Malappuram?

The record high at the Malappuram station is 40°C, set on May 11, 1980. The record low is 15°C, on December 18, 1980.

What is the sunniest month in Malappuram?

February is the sunniest month in Malappuram, with sunshine about 70% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station KOZHIKODE (40 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station KOZHIKODE.