When to go · Varkala
Varkala in April
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (Dec to early Jan is the busiest and priciest stretch)). Across India: Plains reach 40 °C (104 °F); hill stations and Darjeeling are the escape.Mixed month. Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (Dec to early Jan is the busiest and priciest stretch)). Across India: Plains reach 104 °F (40 °C); hill stations and Darjeeling are the escape.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Low
- India overall
- Prices
- Low
- India overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (Dec to early Jan is the busiest and priciest stretch)). Across India: Plains reach 40 °C (104 °F); hill stations and Darjeeling are the escape.Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (Dec to early Jan is the busiest and priciest stretch)). Across India: Plains reach 104 °F (40 °C); hill stations and Darjeeling are the escape.
Is another month better than April?
April is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
- NovemberGreatInside Varkala's best window: Nov–Feb (Dec to early Jan is the busiest and priciest stretch).
- DecemberGreatInside Varkala's best window: Nov–Feb (Dec to early Jan is the busiest and priciest stretch).
- JanuaryGreatInside Varkala's best window: Nov–Feb (Dec to early Jan is the busiest and priciest stretch).
- FebruaryGreatInside Varkala's best window: Nov–Feb (Dec to early Jan is the busiest and priciest stretch).
Weather in April
- VarkalaHighs around 32 °C (90 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 90 °F (32 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 5 days
- Kerala and the south-west, India · Kochi, Alleppey, Munnar, Varkalahot
Two monsoons: the big one June–August and a second burst October–November.
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · India overall
- Low
- Prices · India overall
- Low
India overall: Plains reach 40 °C; hill stations and Darjeeling are the escape.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Varkala, side by side.
Verdict
Apr: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Apr: 32 °C (90 °F)90 °F (32 °C)
Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)88 °F (31 °C)
Night low
Apr: 25 °C (77 °F)77 °F (25 °C)
Jan: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Rain days
Apr: 5
Jan: 1 (better)
Crowds
Apr: Low
Jan: High
Prices
Apr: Low
Jan: High
Festivals listed
Apr: 0
Jan: 1
April: Outside the best window (Nov–Feb (Dec to early Jan is the busiest and priciest stretch)). Across India: Plains reach 40 °C; hill stations and Darjeeling are the escape.
January: Inside Varkala's best window: Nov–Feb (Dec to early Jan is the busiest and priciest stretch).
Varkala: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen