The short answer
When to go to Varkala
October to March is the best season, with November to February the most pleasant for the clifftop promenade and beach. April to June turns hot and humid ahead of the monsoon, and June to September brings heavy rain and rough, unsafe seas that make swimming inadvisable, so this stretch is best avoided. The clifftop path is mostly level and good for walking year-round, but stairs down to the beach can be steep, so check them before committing, and rest indoors during the strongest midday sun.
Month by month
Varkala weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C | 22°C | 18 mm | Warm, dry mornings; a comfortable month for the clifftop walk | |
| February | 33°C | 23°C | 22 mm | Dry and pleasant; excellent beach conditions | |
| March | 34°C | 24°C | 31 mm | Heating up; still workable with an early start | |
| April | 33°C | 25°C | 122 mm | Hot and humid; rain begins to build later in the month | |
| May | 33°C | 25°C | 214 mm | Very hot and humid as the monsoon approaches | |
| June | 30°C | 24°C | 308 mm | Peak monsoon; rough seas make swimming unsafe | |
| July | 30°C | 23°C | 185 mm | Heavy rain continues; some respite from the heaviest showers | |
| August | 30°C | 23°C | 161 mm | Rain still frequent; seas can remain rough | |
| September | 31°C | 24°C | 197 mm | Rain persists; humidity stays high | |
| October | 31°C | 24°C | 297 mm | Rain continues, though skies begin clearing at times | |
| November | 31°C | 23°C | 213 mm | Rain eases through the month; conditions improving | |
| December | 32°C | 23°C | 68 mm | Dry and warm; one of the best months to visit |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Varkala seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and December
- January: Warm, dry mornings; a comfortable month for the clifftop walk
- February: Dry and pleasant; excellent beach conditions
- December: Dry and warm; one of the best months to visit
Good, with small trade-offs: March
- March: Heating up; still workable with an early start
Possible, with planning: April, July, August, September, October and November
- April: Hot and humid; rain begins to build later in the month
- July: Heavy rain continues; some respite from the heaviest showers
- August: Rain still frequent; seas can remain rough
- September: Rain persists; humidity stays high
- October: Rain continues, though skies begin clearing at times
- November: Rain eases through the month; conditions improving
Best avoided with parents or children: May
- May: Very hot and humid as the monsoon approaches
Closed or largely inaccessible: June
- June: Peak monsoon; rough seas make swimming unsafe
Useful answers
Best time to visit Varkala: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Varkala?
January, February and December are the best months to visit Varkala, with March also good. October to March is the best season, with November to February the most pleasant for the clifftop promenade and beach. April to June turns hot and humid ahead of the monsoon, and June to September brings heavy rain and rough, unsafe seas that make swimming inadvisable, so this stretch is best avoided. The clifftop path is mostly level and good for walking year-round, but stairs down to the beach can be steep, so check them before committing, and rest indoors during the strongest midday sun.
Which months should I avoid in Varkala with elderly parents?
May and June are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot and humid as the monsoon approaches Peak monsoon; rough seas make swimming unsafe
When does it rain most in Varkala?
June is the wettest month, with about 308 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is March, with average highs around 34°C.