Thrissur, Kerala Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Thrissur, 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).

Thrissur climate at a glance

Tropical savanna climate

Thrissur, 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 Thrissur get?

Thrissur 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.

Thrissur weather by month

Thrissur weather in January

In January, Thrissur 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 60% of daylight hours. The January record high is 37°C (2016) and the record low is 18°C (1977).

Thrissur weather in February

In February, Thrissur 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 69% of daylight hours. The February record high is 40°C (1983) and the record low is 19°C (1976).

Thrissur weather in March

In March, Thrissur 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 59% of daylight hours. The March record high is 39°C (1976) and the record low is 21°C (1982).

Thrissur weather in April

In April, Thrissur 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 41% of daylight hours. The April record high is 39°C (1989) and the record low is 20°C (1986).

Thrissur weather in May

In May, Thrissur 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 12% of daylight hours. The May record high is 40°C (1991) and the record low is 18°C (2005).

Thrissur weather in June

In June, Thrissur 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).

Thrissur weather in July

In July, Thrissur 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 6% of daylight hours. The July record high is 38°C (1990) and the record low is 20°C (1980).

Thrissur weather in August

In August, Thrissur 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).

Thrissur weather in September

In September, Thrissur 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).

Thrissur weather in October

In October, Thrissur 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 19% of daylight hours. The October record high is 39°C (1984) and the record low is 19°C (1984).

Thrissur weather in November

In November, Thrissur 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 19% of daylight hours. The November record high is 37°C (1988) and the record low is 19°C (1980).

Thrissur weather in December

In December, Thrissur 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 46% of daylight hours. The December record high is 39°C (1986) and the record low is 15°C (1980).

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Thrissur

February is the sunniest month in Thrissur, with sunshine about 69% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 6%. Over the year the sun shines about 30% of daylight hours. Thrissur is cloudier than 95% of India.

Humidity peaks in June at 88% and is lowest in February at 57%.

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

Thrissur weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Thrissur 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 mm161%60%-2°37°18°
February3.8 mm157%69%-2°40°19°
March21 mm266%59%-1°39°21°
April49 mm576%41%-1°39°20°
May118 mm884%12%-1°40°18°
June540 mm1988%8%-2°40°20°
July528 mm2088%6%-3°38°20°
August316 mm1786%9%-3°39°18°
September214 mm1387%14%-2°39°20°
October203 mm1185%19%-2°39°19°
November88 mm680%19%-2°37°19°
December13 mm268%46%-2°39°15°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Thrissur climate questions

How much rain does Thrissur get?

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

What is the wettest month in Thrissur?

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

How many rainy days does Thrissur have a year?

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

What is the hottest month in Thrissur?

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

What is the coldest month in Thrissur?

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

What is the record high temperature in Thrissur?

The record high at the Thrissur 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 Thrissur?

February is the sunniest month in Thrissur, with sunshine about 69% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station KOZHIKODE (94 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station KOZHIKODE.