- WinterDec–Feb23°33°
- December23°32°
- January22°33°
- February23°33°
- SpringMar–May25°34°
- March24°34°
- April25°34°
- May25°33°
- SummerJun–Aug24°31°
- June24°31°
- July23°31°
- August24°31°
- AutumnSep–Nov23°32°
- September24°31°
- October23°32°
- November23°32°
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala gets 1618 mm of precipitation a year over about 125 rainy days. March is the warmest month (average high 34°C) and January the coldest (average low 22°C).
Thiruvananthapuram climate at a glance
Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala has hot summers and hot winters. Daytime highs range from about 31°C in July to 34°C in March. June is usually the wettest month.
How much rain does Thiruvananthapuram get?
Thiruvananthapuram gets 1618 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 125 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 94% of India.
June is the wettest month, with 281 mm. February is the driest, with 19 mm. June has the most rainy days, about 20.
Thiruvananthapuram weather by month
Thiruvananthapuram weather in January
In January, Thiruvananthapuram averages a high of 33°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 50% of daylight hours. The January record high is 38°C (1990) and the record low is 15°C (1985).
Thiruvananthapuram weather in February
In February, Thiruvananthapuram averages a high of 33°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 58% of daylight hours. The February record high is 38°C (2019) and the record low is 18°C (1974).
Thiruvananthapuram weather in March
In March, Thiruvananthapuram averages a high of 34°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 23 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 51% of daylight hours. The March record high is 38°C (2010) and the record low is 19°C (1975).
Thiruvananthapuram weather in April
In April, Thiruvananthapuram averages a high of 34°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 84 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The April record high is 39°C (1976) and the record low is 20°C (2014).
Thiruvananthapuram weather in May
In May, Thiruvananthapuram averages a high of 33°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 169 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 15% of daylight hours. The May record high is 38°C (2009) and the record low is 20°C (2004).
Thiruvananthapuram weather in June
In June, Thiruvananthapuram averages a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 281 mm of precipitation over about 20 rainy days. The sun is out about 11% of daylight hours. The June record high is 37°C (1978) and the record low is 21°C (2004).
Thiruvananthapuram weather in July
In July, Thiruvananthapuram averages a high of 31°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 171 mm of precipitation over about 19 rainy days. The sun is out about 9% of daylight hours. The July record high is 39°C (2006) and the record low is 20°C (1980).
Thiruvananthapuram weather in August
In August, Thiruvananthapuram averages a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 148 mm of precipitation over about 15 rainy days. The sun is out about 14% of daylight hours. The August record high is 38°C (1979) and the record low is 19°C (2000).
Thiruvananthapuram weather in September
In September, Thiruvananthapuram averages a high of 31°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 186 mm of precipitation over about 14 rainy days. The sun is out about 17% of daylight hours. The September record high is 36°C (1999) and the record low is 21°C (1987).
Thiruvananthapuram weather in October
In October, Thiruvananthapuram averages a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 270 mm of precipitation over about 16 rainy days. The sun is out about 17% of daylight hours. The October record high is 37°C (1981) and the record low is 20°C (1978).
Thiruvananthapuram weather in November
In November, Thiruvananthapuram averages a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 184 mm of precipitation over about 13 rainy days. The sun is out about 16% of daylight hours. The November record high is 39°C (1983) and the record low is 19°C (1974).
Thiruvananthapuram weather in December
In December, Thiruvananthapuram averages a high of 32°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 62 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 38% of daylight hours. The December record high is 36°C (2023) and the record low is 18°C (2003).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Thiruvananthapuram
February is the sunniest month in Thiruvananthapuram, with sunshine about 58% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 9%. Over the year the sun shines about 28% of daylight hours. Thiruvananthapuram is cloudier than 97% of India.
Humidity peaks in September at 88% and is lowest in February at 75%.
Thiruvananthapuram has about 147 days a year above 32°C. Thiruvananthapuram is hotter than 64% of India.
Thiruvananthapuram weather records
The hottest temperature on record at the Thiruvananthapuram station is 39°C, on November 3, 1983. The coldest is 15°C, on January 24, 1985.
The wettest day on record brought 235 mm of rain, on November 11, 1993.
19 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 23°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 25°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 24°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 24°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Sunshine | Sea temp | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 20 mm | 2 | 76% | 50% | -2° | 38° | 15° |
| February | 19 mm | 2 | 75% | 58% | -2° | 38° | 18° |
| March | 23 mm | 2 | 80% | 51% | -1° | 38° | 19° |
| April | 84 mm | 7 | 84% | 40% | -1° | 39° | 20° |
| May | 169 mm | 11 | 86% | 15% | -1° | 38° | 20° |
| June | 281 mm | 20 | 87% | 11% | -2° | 37° | 21° |
| July | 171 mm | 19 | 87% | 9% | -3° | 39° | 20° |
| August | 148 mm | 15 | 87% | 14% | -3° | 38° | 19° |
| September | 186 mm | 14 | 88% | 17% | -2° | 36° | 21° |
| October | 270 mm | 16 | 86% | 17% | -2° | 37° | 20° |
| November | 184 mm | 13 | 84% | 16% | -2° | 39° | 19° |
| December | 62 mm | 6 | 80% | 38% | -2° | 36° | 18° |
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Thiruvananthapuram climate questions
How much rain does Thiruvananthapuram get?
Thiruvananthapuram gets 1618 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 125 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Thiruvananthapuram?
June is the wettest month in Thiruvananthapuram, with 281 mm. February is the driest, with 19 mm.
How many rainy days does Thiruvananthapuram have a year?
Thiruvananthapuram has about 125 days with measurable rain in an average year. June has the most, about 20.
What is the hottest month in Thiruvananthapuram?
March is the warmest month in Thiruvananthapuram, with an average high of 34°C.
What is the coldest month in Thiruvananthapuram?
January is the coldest month in Thiruvananthapuram, with an average low of 22°C.
What is the record high temperature in Thiruvananthapuram?
The record high at the Thiruvananthapuram station is 39°C, set on November 3, 1983. The record low is 15°C, on January 24, 1985.
What is the sunniest month in Thiruvananthapuram?
February is the sunniest month in Thiruvananthapuram, with sunshine about 58% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.
Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station THIRUVANANTHAPURAM (0 km away).
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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station THIRUVANANTHAPURAM.