Climate in Thiruvananthapuram

Climate in Thiruvananthapuram

The climate of Thiruvananthapuram cannot be easily distinguished into seasons as it falls between tropical monsoon and tropical savanna climate. It has high humidity that increases to its height during the monsoon seasons.

Thiruvananthapuram Seasons

Best Time To Visit Thiruvananthapuram – October to March

Thiruvananthapuram Climate in Summer Season

The summer season in Thiruvananthapuram is hot and humid. The maximum high temperature recorded in summer is 39 degree Celsius. Summer starts in March and continues till June. However when the monsoon starts in the month of June, the intensity of heat is lowered. The lowest recorded temperature during this time is 20 degree Celsius however the average low does not go below 23 degrees.

Thiruvananthapuram Climate in Winter Season

Winters are cool and pleasant making it the ideal time to visit Thiruvananthapuram. The lowest temperature recorded is 15 degree Celsius. Winter starts in November and continues till February. The average low temperature during this time is 23 degree Celsius and the average high is 31 degree Celsius.

Thiruvananthapuram Climate in Monsoon Season

Thiruvananthapuram gets good amount of rainfall from southwest monsoon winds. The annual average rainfall is about 1700 mm. During this time, humidity level is high and it increases up to 90%. June is the wettest month in which about 320 mm of rainfall is received. The receding northeast monsoons bring rainfall in the months of October and November. Rainfall is heavy during June and October.

Last Updated: 16/08/2012