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Kerala Weather in December, India

Kerala Averages December

KERALA AVERAGES FOR DECEMBER

  • What is Average Temperature?
    The average high temperature and the average low temperature for that month, on a daily basis, divided by 2 equals the average temperature for that month

    Temperature

    27°C
    81°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    High Temperature

    31°C
    88°F
  • What is Average High Low Temperature?
    The sum of high temperatures/low temperatures divided by the number of days in that month, recorded daily

    Low Temperature

    23°C
    73°F
  • What is Average Sea Temperature?
    Average daily sea temperatures and divided by the number of days in the month. Sea Temperatures are taken from buoys, ships and even satellites can calculate sea temperature based on energy that is radiated from the sea's surface

    Sea Temperature

    28°C
    83°F
  • What are Average Daily Sunshine Hours?
    Total sunshine hours for the month, divided by the number of days in the month. Sunshine hours are taken with a sunshine recorder, either a Campbell-Stokes recorder or an Eppley Pyreheliometer

    Sunshine Hours

    7 hours
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall Days

    4 days
  • What is Average Rainfall?
    The amount of mm in rain for that month divided by the number of days, and the number of days that it rains during that month on average, over a given period of years

    Rainfall

    69 mm

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Kerala Daily Averages December

December 2024 Daily Averages

Sun
1 Avg 28º 82º
Mon
2 Avg 28º 82º
Tue
3 Avg 28º 82º
Wed
4 Avg 28º 82º
Thu
5 Avg 27º 81º
Fri
6 Avg 28º 82º
Sat
7 Avg 28º 82º
8 Avg 28º 82º
9 Avg 27º 81º
10 Avg 26º 79º
11 Avg 27º 81º
12 Avg 28º 82º
13 Avg 27º 81º
14 Avg 28º 82º
15 Avg 27º 81º
16 Avg 27º 81º
17 Avg 26º 79º
18 Avg 25º 77º
19 Avg 25º 77º
20 Avg 26º 79º
21 Avg 27º 81º
22 Avg 26º 79º
23 Avg 25º 77º
24 Avg 26º 79º
25 Avg 27º 81º
26 Avg 27º 81º
27 Avg 26º 79º
28 Avg 25º 77º
29 Avg 26º 79º
30 Avg 26º 79º
31 Avg 25º 77º
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What's the Weather Like in Kerala in December

KeralaIndia, enjoys wonderfully warm weatherin December with only a little bit of rainfall. December is the official start of the dry season in the resort, a time of year without much rain or humidity and with plenty of sunshine and warm temperatures.

Temperature

In December, temperatures can reach a scorching average daytime high of 31°C. Temperatures this high can be dangerous, so don't forget to drink plenty of water to keep hydrated and maybe even stay out of the sun in mid-afternoon. The evenings cool down to a much more pleasant average low of 23°C after sunset. Both those temperatures stay essentially constant throughout the month. The overall average temperature is a pleasant 27°C, which it actually has been since June. It will get a tiny bit warmer in January.

Sea Temperature

The sea temperature is comfortably high all-year round and in December as well. It averages a warm and bath-like 29°Cven higher than the average air temperature!

Rainfall

The amount of rainfall drops dramatically in December. The likelihood that it will rain decreases from 20% in the beginning of the month to only 4% at the end. The total rainfall that hits the resort's beaches this month isn't more than 69mm, spread out over 4 daysignificantly less than the 192mm and 13 days in November and the incredible 268mm and 23 days in October. December is arguably one of the best months to visit Kerala. Although the chance of rainfall is rather low, it does occasionally rain.

Thunderstorms are the most likely type of rainfall, occurring on 55% of the days with precipitation. Other common types are drizzle, light rain and moderate rain, respectively happening on 19%, 17% and 9% of the rainy days. Rain, however, is nothing to worry about in December.

Cloud

Cloud cover also decreases greatly in the course of the month. While the beginning of the month had 41% cloud cover, the end has 31% left. This makes December the third clearest month of the year, after January and February.

Sunshine

A decrease in cloud cover opens up the sky for more sunshine. A typical day in December has 7 hours of sunshine on average, one or two hours more than the previous six monsoon months.

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Hotels for Kerala in December

Carmelia Haven

Set amid an expansive tea and cardamom plantation in Thekkady, Carmelia Haven is a so-called plantation resorthese are strongly recommended places to stay in Kerala. What makes them so good is their sense of seclusion, being hidden from the outside world by plantations and natural surroundings. The plantations around this luxury hotel grow many different crops, including cardamom, pepper, banana, orange, litchi, papaya and cinnamon. There are 25 well-furnished roomsuites, cottages and even tree houses. Amenities include a swimming pool, a superb restaurant, a spa, a games room, a coffee shop, a children's park and a conference room

Beaches for December for Kerala

Shankhumugham Beach

Situated seven kilometres from Thiruvananthapuram, Shankhumugham Beach lies close to Veli Tourist Village and the Thrivandrum International Airport. In addition to offering absolutely spectacular sunsets, the beach has an indoor recreation park, a children's playground and a restaurant.

Restaurants and Bars for Kerala in December

Zam Zam Restaurant

Zam Zam Restaurant is a hugely popular restaurant in Trivandrum. With a combination of great service and tasty food, Zam Zam is definitely a recommended place to visit when you're feeling hungry. The Arabian-inspired menu features mostly Arabian-style food combined with Indian cooking techniques and spices. There are actually three restaurants right next to one another, together offering a huge variety of dishes to suit any appetite and taste.

Things to Do in Kerala in December

Indira Gandhi Boat Race

The Indira Gandhi Boat Race is one of the most exciting and colourful water sports festivals held in Kerala in December. The long and narrow boats usually hold four helmsmen, 25 singers and 100 rowers, making this race an incredibly spectacular thing to see.

Kerala Folklore Theatre & Museum

If you're holidaying with children, the Kerala Folklore Theatre & Museum is a fantastic place to visit. The several exhibitions include a display of Kerala artefacts collected by one man over the course of 25 years. You'll also be treated to an amazing dance show with performers decked out in traditional costumes and makeup.

Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple

If you plan on visiting a temple during your stay, the Chottanikkara Bhagavathy Temple comes highly recommended. This is, in fact, the most important of all 393 shrines that dot three districts in Kerala. The goddess of the temple is believed to be very powerful and is said to fulfill wishes. This main deity is known as the Divine Mother, or Rajarajeswari, and is worshipped in the morning, at noon and in the evening. Smaller temples dedicated to other deities surround the main temple.

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