The short answer
When to go to Alappuzha
November to February is the most comfortable window, with dry days and calm backwaters ideal for a slow houseboat cruise. Avoid May and June, when heat and humidity peak, and be aware that July and August monsoon rain roughens the water and cuts back houseboat schedules. For older travellers the flat, low-exertion pace of a houseboat trip suits the cooler months best, since the sun reflecting off the water is tiring even when temperatures look mild.
Month by month
Alappuzha weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C | 23°C | 16 mm | Dry, comfortable; ideal for houseboat cruising | |
| February | 33°C | 24°C | 42 mm | Warm days, light showers, backwaters calm | |
| March | 34°C | 25°C | 63 mm | Heat building ahead of summer | |
| April | 34°C | 25°C | 132 mm | Hot and increasingly humid | |
| May | 33°C | 25°C | 274 mm | Very hot and humid, early monsoon showers | |
| June | 30°C | 24°C | 592 mm | Peak monsoon; rough backwater water | |
| July | 29°C | 23°C | 486 mm | Heavy monsoon rain; fewer houseboats cruise | |
| August | 30°C | 24°C | 350 mm | Monsoon easing; backwaters lush and green | |
| September | 31°C | 24°C | 297 mm | Monsoon tapering; still wet | |
| October | 31°C | 24°C | 357 mm | Retreating monsoon; showers ease through the month | |
| November | 32°C | 24°C | 176 mm | Dry and pleasant, ideal cruising weather | |
| December | 33°C | 23°C | 48 mm | Dry, warm days and cool evenings |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Alappuzha seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, November and December
- January: Dry, comfortable; ideal for houseboat cruising
- November: Dry and pleasant, ideal cruising weather
- December: Dry, warm days and cool evenings
Good, with small trade-offs: February and October
- February: Warm days, light showers, backwaters calm
- October: Retreating monsoon; showers ease through the month
Possible, with planning: March, April, August and September
- March: Heat building ahead of summer
- April: Hot and increasingly humid
- August: Monsoon easing; backwaters lush and green
- September: Monsoon tapering; still wet
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June and July
- May: Very hot and humid, early monsoon showers
- June: Peak monsoon; rough backwater water
- July: Heavy monsoon rain; fewer houseboats cruise
Useful answers
Best time to visit Alappuzha: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Alappuzha?
January, November and December are the best months to visit Alappuzha, with February and October also good. November to February is the most comfortable window, with dry days and calm backwaters ideal for a slow houseboat cruise. Avoid May and June, when heat and humidity peak, and be aware that July and August monsoon rain roughens the water and cuts back houseboat schedules. For older travellers the flat, low-exertion pace of a houseboat trip suits the cooler months best, since the sun reflecting off the water is tiring even when temperatures look mild.
Which months should I avoid in Alappuzha with elderly parents?
May, June and July are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot and humid, early monsoon showers Peak monsoon; rough backwater water
When does it rain most in Alappuzha?
June is the wettest month, with about 592 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 34°C.