Kerala Weather in August

In wet Kerala weather in August, the rainy season continues throughout the month and makes the scenery livelier. The Kerala temperature in August does not vary and remains in the same range of 24°C (75°F)-30°C (86°F) as in July. Kerala climate in August decreases the total raining days as compared to July. The state experience almost 156mm of rainfall in this month.

Onam, which is called as an epitome of Kerala culture, is celebrated in this nice Kerala weather in August. This is the most important festival in Kerala that indicates the harvesting season has come. This is a Hindu festival, but all Keralites take part in this celebration. Making rangoli using flowers is an important tradition during this festival, which is locally called Pookalam.

See also: India weather in August

7-Day Thiruvananthapuram Weather Forecast

Averages for Kerala Weather in August

High Temperature

30°C (86°F)

Low Temperature

24°C (75°F)

Rainfall

91.3 mm (3.5 in)

Sunrise

06:13 ~ 06:14

Sunset

18:43 ~ 18:30

Jan.Feb.Mar.Apr.May.Jun.Jul.Aug.Sep.Oct.Nov.Dec.

The times for sunrise and sunset are based on Thiruvananthapuram.

What to Wear

As mentioned above, Kerala receives heavy rains during this month that forces you to wear raincoats and waterproof hoodies. You can also use other accessories such as an umbrella to protect yourself from getting wet. As a daily wear list, the clothes to wear in Kerala in August comprises of full sleeve shirt, t-shirts, shorts, skirts, trousers, dresses, etc. Women should avoid long one-pieces as it would be tricky to handle them in wet and dirty weather in Kerala in August.

August Travel Guide - Where to Go & Tips

Travel to Kerala in August becomes more interesting with events like Aranmula Boat Race, Nehru Trophy Boat Race, Uthradam Thirunal Pamba Boat Race, and Payippad Boat Race which are the most popular boat races in Kerala. These races are organized on the 9th, 11th, 24th, and 27th of August every year at river Pamba in Pathanamthitta, Punnamada backwaters, River Pamba at Alappuzha and Payippad backwaters in Alappuzha respectively. These races are exciting and fun, 100 ft long boats compete against each other while singing old boat songs. These races are famous across the world and are the main attraction for tourists visiting Kerala in exotic Kerala Weather in August.

Other than that, you can visit Guruvayur Sri Krishna Temple (4.7/5 stars), which is located in the town of Guruvayur near Thrissur. This temple is dedicated to God, Guruvayurappan.

• Tips
It is raining heavily throughout the month, so you need to take care of your electronic gadgets by keeping them in waterproof backpacks.

High/Low Temperatures of Kerala in August

Historical Kerala Weather in August

August	Temperature		Sunrise / Sunset	Humidity (%)
	Temperature
	High (°C/ °F)	Low (°C/ °F)
1	30 / 86	24 / 75.2	06:13 / 18:43	67
2	30 / 86	25 / 77	06:13 / 18:43	79
3	30 / 86	23 / 73	06:13 / 18:43	80
4	30 / 86	25 / 77	06:13 / 18:42	69
5	33 / 91.4	23 / 73	06:13 / 18:42	80
6	30 / 86	24 / 75.2	06:13 / 18:41	48
7	33 / 91.4	24 / 75.2	06:13 / 18:41	69
8	30 / 86	25 / 77	06:13 / 18:40	50
9	30 / 86	25 / 77	06:13 / 18:40	43
10	26 / 78.8	24 / 75.2	06:13 / 18:39	69
11	30 / 86	23 / 73	06:13 / 18:39	42
12	30 / 86	25 / 77	06:13 / 18:39	80
13	30 / 86	24 / 75	06:13 / 18:39	69
14	29 / 84.2	25 / 77	06:13 / 18:38	49
15	29 / 84.2	25 / 77	06:14 / 18:38	80
16	33 / 91.4	24 / 75.2	06:14 / 18:38	69
17	30 / 86	23 / 73	06:14 / 18:38	80
18	33 / 91.4	25 / 77	06:14 / 18:38	49
19	29 / 84.2	24 / 75.2	06:14 / 18:37	49
20	33 / 91.4	24 / 75.2	06:14 / 18:37	69
21	28 / 82.4	25 / 77	06:14 / 18:37	43
22	30 / 86	24 / 75.2	06:14 / 18:37	49
23	33 / 91.4	24 / 75.2	06:14 / 18:37	69
24	28 / 82.4	25 / 77	06:14 / 18:37	49
25	30 / 86	24 / 75.2	06:14 / 18:36	43
26	29 / 84.2	25 / 77	06:14 / 18:36	69
27	33 / 91.4	24 / 75.2	06:14 / 18:35	43
28	29 / 84.2	23 / 73	06:14 / 18:34	69
29	30 / 86	24 / 75	06:13 / 18:33	80
30	30 / 86	24 / 75	06:14 / 18:30	80
31	30 /86	24 / 75	06:14 / 18:30	80