Culture & Tradition

Best Time to Visit Kerala Based on Experiences

1. Best Time for Backwaters & Houseboat Stay:

✔️ October – March (Pleasant weather, calm waters).

 2. Best Time for Hill Stations (Munnar, Wayanad, Thekkady):

✔️ October – May (Winter is best, summer is also good).
✔️ Avoid June – September (heavy rains).

 3. Best Time for Beaches (Kovalam, Varkala, Marari):

✔️ October – March (Perfect for swimming & sunbathing).

 4. Best Time for Cultural Festivals:

✔️ Onam Festival: August – September.
✔️ Thrissur Pooram: April – May.
✔️ Neelakurinji Blooming: Once every 12 years (Next bloom in 2030, Munnar).

 5. Best Time for Ayurveda Treatments:

✔️ June – September (Monsoon is the best for Panchakarma).