{"id":6519,"date":"2024-07-01T18:39:16","date_gmt":"2024-07-01T18:39:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/?p=6519"},"modified":"2024-07-08T09:06:17","modified_gmt":"2024-07-08T09:06:17","slug":"best-time-to-visit-varkala","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/best-time-to-visit-varkala\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Time To Visit Varkala- Weather Info & Off-Season Tips"},"content":{"rendered":"

October to March is the best time to visit Varkala in Kerala<\/strong>. During this time, the weather in Varkala is pleasant with cool winds, clear skies, and comfortable temperatures. It\u2019s the perfect time to explore Varkala, engage in activities like trekking and paragliding, and try watersports like parasailing, jet skiing, and swimming.<\/p>\n

Located on the Malabar coast in Kerala, Varkala is a beach town famous for its pristine shores, natural springs, undying spiritual aura, and picturesque cliffs overlooking the vast Arabian Ocean.<\/p>\n

Before you browse our tailor-made\u00a0Varkala tour packages<\/a> and book your trip to Kerala, let us tell you what each season in Varkala offers!<\/p>\n

Kovalam or Varkala – Which is the best Beach to visit?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Best time to visit Varkala<\/h2>\n

Varkala<\/a> is one of the most beautiful coastal towns in India with a soothing climate and year-round fresh sea breeze! Most prefer to explore the beaches, cliffs, temples, forests, forts, and cultural attractions of this seaside paradise when the weather is conveniently cool and the sun is more merciful.<\/p>\n

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Varkala is the only beach in southern Kerala where you can find cliff\u00a0 right next to the Arabian Sea.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Varkala Cliff, Varkala Beach, Edava Beach, Mangrove Forest, Thiruvambadi Beach, Janardhana Swamy Temple, Kappil Lake, Anjengo Fort, and Ponnumthuruthu Island are some of the top tourist attractions of Varkala.<\/p>\n

While winter is the ideal time to visit Varkala, these fascinating tourist places can be visited year-round!<\/p>\n

ALSO SEE – 12 Best Beaches Near Trivandrum<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

October to March: Best time to visit Varkala<\/h3>\n

Winter is the best time to visit Kerala, especially its hot coastal regions. Winter in Varkala is a time of dry, pleasant weather along with clear blue skies, cool evenings, and sunny beaches!<\/p>\n

Winter marks the peak season in Varkala. Since it\u2019s the best time to explore Varkala, high prices on hotel stays and flights are common.<\/p>\n

Average temperature in Varkala in winter:<\/strong> Stays between 21\u00b0C to 24\u00b0C. Cool at night.
\nIdeal for:<\/strong> Paragliding, beach activities & watersports, sunbathing, sightseeing, trekking, temple visit, shopping
\nFestivals to attend:<\/strong> Navratri, Utsavam, Christmas, Thrikarthika, Janardhana Swami Temple<\/a> Festival, Vishu<\/p>\n

ALSO SEE – 6 Best Things To Do In Varkala<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

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you can do off roading from Varkala to Kappil Beach through a non tarred road.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

March to May: Off season in Varkala, Kerala<\/h3>\n

March\/April marks the beginning of the summer season in Varkala. Summer in Varkala is a time of high humidity and soaring temperatures. Since it\u2019s an uncomfortable time to step out and explore, most people tend to avoid visiting Varkala in the summer season.<\/p>\n

It is not the best time to visit Varkala owing to the heat and excess humidity, but this off-season in Varkala has its own benefits.<\/p>\n

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There are fewer people, flights are cheap, and hotels roll out big deals and discounts on stays, luring in travelers who do not mind the high temperatures and like to explore beaches devoid of annoying crowds!<\/p>\n

Average temperature in Varkala in summer:<\/strong> Stays between 38\u00b0C to 42\u00b0C. Dips at night sometimes.
\nIdeal for:<\/strong> Seclusion, empty beaches, economical stays, cheaper flights and trains, early morning treks, uncrowded tourist attractions
\nFestivals to attend:<\/strong> Kaliyoot Festival, Arattu, Annual Utsavam (March)<\/p>\n

ALSO SEE – 10 Best Resorts In Varkala<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

June to September: Shoulder season in Varkala<\/h3>\n

Varkala experiences everything from breezy drizzles to torrential rains during monsoon with overcast skies. It is not considered an ideal time to visit Varkala since the rain and excess humidity make it difficult to step out.<\/p>\n

Varkala in monsoon typically receives 222 mm of heavy rain on average. The refreshing showers replenish the greenery around and lower the temperature by a lot.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re looking for an offbeat time to visit Varkala when it\u2019s soothingly cool, lush green, and has fewer tourists, monsoon would be the best time to visit Varkala!<\/p>\n

You can stay in a nice homestay or eco-resort at budget-friendly rates during this time, and watch the cool showers drench the surrounding greenery from your verandah!<\/p>\n

Average temperature in Varkala in monsoon:<\/strong> Stays between 24\u00b0C to 29\u00b0C. Dips further at night.
\nIdeal for:<\/strong> Lush greenery, scenic views, seclusion, economical stays, cheaper flights and trains, uncrowded tourist attractions
\nFestivals to attend:<\/strong> Karkidaka Vavu Bali, Onam<\/p>\n

ALSO SEE – Best Time To Visit Kerala: Summer, Winter, or Monsoon?<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

While winter is surely the best time to visit Varkala, this coastal city in Kerala is charming and blissful every season! Book a trip with Iris Holidays and have the most amazing holiday experience in Varkala in whichever season you visit! Happy tripping!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

October to March is the best time to visit Varkala in Kerala. During this time, the weather in Varkala is pleasant with cool winds, clear skies, and comfortable temperatures. It\u2019s the perfect time to explore Varkala, engage in activities like trekking and paragliding, and try watersports like parasailing, jet skiing, and swimming. Located on the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":8,"featured_media":2999,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[30],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-6519","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-varkala","8":"entry"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6519","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/8"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6519"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6519\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6546,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6519\/revisions\/6546"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2999"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6519"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6519"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/irisholidays.com\/keralatourism\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6519"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}