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Thrissur, Kerala Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
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What is the weather like in Thrissur, Kerala?
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).
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.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 23° | 33° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 26° | 34° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 24° | 31° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 24° | 32° |
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.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 35 days, to September 24, 2026.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Thrissur got no rain, against a normal of 2103 mm for those months.
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. Estimated sunshine is 60% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 69% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 59% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 12% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 8% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 6% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 9% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 14% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 19% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 19% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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 estimated sunshine of 69% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 6%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 30% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Thrissur is cloudier than 95% of India.
Humidity peaks in June at 88% and is lowest in February at 57%.
Thrissur has about 153 days a year above 32°C. Thrissur is hotter than 68% of India.
Thrissur weather records
These records cover KOZHIKODE during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
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 in the available station history brought 318 mm of precipitation, on August 18, 1995.
18 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit Thrissur
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
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23° | 33° | 9.4 mm | 1 | 61% | 60% | 37° | 18° |
| February | 24° | 34° | 3.8 mm | 1 | 57% | 69% | 40° | 19° |
| March | 26° | 34° | 21 mm | 2 | 66% | 59% | 39° | 21° |
| April | 27° | 34° | 49 mm | 5 | 76% | 41% | 39° | 20° |
| May | 26° | 34° | 118 mm | 8 | 84% | 12% | 40° | 18° |
| June | 24° | 31° | 540 mm | 19 | 88% | 8% | 40° | 20° |
| July | 24° | 30° | 528 mm | 20 | 88% | 6% | 38° | 20° |
| August | 24° | 30° | 316 mm | 17 | 86% | 9% | 39° | 18° |
| September | 24° | 31° | 214 mm | 13 | 87% | 14% | 39° | 20° |
| October | 24° | 32° | 203 mm | 11 | 85% | 19% | 39° | 19° |
| November | 24° | 33° | 88 mm | 6 | 80% | 19% | 37° | 19° |
| December | 23° | 33° | 13 mm | 2 | 68% | 46% | 39° | 15° |
Station: KOZHIKODE, 94 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
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?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, 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 estimated sunshine of 69% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.