Our verdict
The best time to visit Kanyakumari is February
During the warmer months, temperatures in Kanyakumari can rise to a maximum of 34℃ (94℉). In the winter, temperatures can get down to 22℃ (71℉) around January.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Kanyakumari, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in January are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. The wet season in Kanyakumari falls around October, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in January instead.
To learn everything you need to know (and none of the stuff you don’t) about when to visit Kanyakumari, keep reading below. Plus, you’ll find tools to help you get the best deals on travel and hotels too!
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Kanyakumari seasons
Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Kanyakumari as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Kanyakumari is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:
| Season | Months |
|---|---|
| Summer | June to August |
| Autumn/fall | September to November |
| Winter | December to February |
| Spring | March to May |
Average temperatures in Kanyakumari
If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Kanyakumari for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.
Kanyakumari climate by month
If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Kanyakumari for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.
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Kanyakumari in January
- Average temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
- Average humidity: 72%
- Average sunny days: 21 days
- Average rainfall: 11mm (0") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kanyakumari in January, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Kanyakumari in February
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (75℉)
- Average humidity: 70%
- Average sunny days: 19 days
- Average rainfall: 15mm (1") over 7 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kanyakumari in February, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Kanyakumari in March
- Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 71%
- Average sunny days: 12 days
- Average rainfall: 47mm (2") over 15 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kanyakumari in March, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Kanyakumari in April
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 32℃ (89℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 2 days
- Average rainfall: 107mm (4") over 24 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kanyakumari in April, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Kanyakumari in May
- Average temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average high temperature: 31℃ (88℉)
- Average low temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 6 days
- Average rainfall: 109mm (4") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kanyakumari in May, make sure you pack t-shirts and shorts.. It stays warm all day and night.
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Kanyakumari in June
- Average temperature: 28℃ (82℉)
- Average high temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 7 days
- Average rainfall: 52mm (2") over 19 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kanyakumari in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Kanyakumari in July
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 27mm (1") over 14 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kanyakumari in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Kanyakumari in August
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 14 days
- Average rainfall: 52mm (2") over 13 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kanyakumari in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Kanyakumari in September
- Average temperature: 27℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 78%
- Average sunny days: 11 days
- Average rainfall: 60mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kanyakumari in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
Kanyakumari in October
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
- Average low temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
- Average humidity: 77%
- Average sunny days: 8 days
- Average rainfall: 146mm (6") over 21 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kanyakumari in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Kanyakumari in November
- Average temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 25℃ (77℉)
- Average humidity: 76%
- Average sunny days: 5 days
- Average rainfall: 136mm (5") over 23 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kanyakumari in November, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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Kanyakumari in December
- Average temperature: 26℃ (80℉)
- Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
- Average low temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
- Average humidity: 75%
- Average sunny days: 13 days
- Average rainfall: 62mm (2") over 16 days
of pure sunshine
of showers or rain
What to pack: If you’re heading to Kanyakumari in December, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.
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