Kerala is the land of breathtaking backwaters, pacifying greenery and tranquilizing climate. Kerala has three seasons which are the monsoon, summer and winter and the three tourist seasons are; the peak season which is from September to March, the off season which is from April to May and monsoon season from June to August. Each season in Kerala is unique and the visit during each of these seasons are completely different each other.
You can visit the places according to the climate that you like; if you yearn for chilly climate Munnar and Wayanad are the places for you, and for moderate climate drop in to Kazargode or Kollam and for tropical climate Kochi and Trivandrum are the places to visit. In a nutshell you can visit Kerala during any season and still enjoy the climate that you prefer by going to the right place. Kerala is blessed with a pleasing and enjoyable climate throughout the year across all the seasons and months but if you still cannot decide the time to visit, give this article a read.
Peak season
The peak tourism season in Kerala which is September to March is considered the best time to visit the place. During these months the weather is warm and comfortable and not very hot. The monsoon which leaves by beginning of September would leave the place cool and moist.
Summer
The summer season from March to May, is hot but tolerable. But if your holiday is during hot summer and you prefer to visit somewhere nippy and comfortable, you can still visit the state. Places like Wayanad, Thekkady and Munnar will be comfortable cold, picturesque, fresh and bracing even during summer. Summer is also the season when lot of activities, festivals and merriments happen in Kerala. If you can bear a little heat, there will be a lot to explore and experiment during summer in Kerala. The summer months bring a slower pace, humid weather, fewer crowds, and lower hotel rates in Kerala.
Monsoon
Monsoon season between June and August is the best time to visit Kerala if the purpose of your visit is to get Ayurvedic treatments and to enjoy the monsoon. It will be raining almost all the time and many outdoor activities will not take place during monsoon. But you can visit the place just for its mesmerizing monsoon. Monsoons in Kerala will be scenic with overflowing rivers, trees dancing to the tune of the winds, hills and vast expanses of fields covered with lush verdant flora. You will never enjoy the torrential rains anywhere else as you do in Kerala during the monsoons.
Events
As mentioned earlier most of the events and activities happen in summer and during the peak season. The biggest crowd pulling events in Kerala are Biennale, Thrissur pooram and onam celebrations.
Biennale is a bi-annual art exhibition that happens in Kochi. It is the only biennale that happens in the country and one can witness a deluge of inbound as well as outbound tourists that time in Kochi. The exhibition showcases famous works of celebrated painters, photographers, sculptors and filmmakers.
Thrissur pooram is an annual temple festival that happens in Vadakkunnathan temple, Thrissur. Millions of tourists visit the place every year just to catch a glimpse of this majestic celebration. The traditional activities and the grandeur of fireworks are assured to leave every visitor awe-struck.
Onam is an annual celebration, where people bid adieu to the swampy monsoon and welcome the sunny spring. It is a ten day celebration when lot of cultural activities will get staged in the state.
Kerala in general has a pleasant whether during all the seasons. Deciding the best time to visit Kerala depends on a wide variety of factors, including the personal preferences, health conditions and conveniences. For instance, families mostly visit Kerala during peak season and preferably during end of the season as it is the time schools close for vacation. People who prefer to have a relaxing time and undergo some Ayurvedic treatments should visit during Monsoon as it is the best time to treat and nourish a human body. You can drop in to Kerala unannounced, unprepared but the place will still amuse you.