Kerala, India
Cherai
Cherai is a locality in Kerala, India, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time21:13
9.98° N, 76.27° EElevation 1 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
Postal code683514October: high / low28° / 25°
Rain this month345mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Cherai at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:14 · 18:0611 h 51 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:54Next holiday1 NovemberKerala Foundation DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in April
Coolest month24°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthJuly
560 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
17 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
April
Monuments nearby6+
within 6.3 km
Weather in Cherai
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 7 km/h · humidity 93%
Today22 Oct28°25°8.4 mm
Fri23 Oct28°25°17.9 mm
Sat24 Oct27°25°57.6 mm
Sun25 Oct27°25°72.8 mm
Mon26 Oct26°25°64.8 mm
Tue27 Oct28°25°12 mm
Wed28 Oct29°26°1 mm
Thu29 Oct29°25°2.5 mm
Fri30 Oct29°26°0.5 mm
Sat31 Oct29°25°0.5 mm
When to go to Cherai
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 72 | 77 | 50 | 44 | 40 | 42 | 42 | 45 | 47 | 45 | 47 | 55 |
| High | 28° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° |
| Low | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 17 | 25 | 45 | 129 | 273 | 727 | 560 | 392 | 294 | 345 | 151 | 29 |
| Wet days | 6 | 3 | 13 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 13 |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
What's on in Cherai
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Cherai
Outdoors around Cherai
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Sunset ViewViewpoints
0.7 kmFine AquariumAquariums
1.5 kmValappu Wetland ViewpointViewpoints
2.2 kmBhaskaran ColonyCamp sites
2.5 kmUllas AquariumAquariums
2.6 kmNaval Golf CourseGolf courses
3.3 kmNature around Cherai
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of India seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Cherai
Towns and villages around Cherai
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kanayannur1.2 kmPullepady2.1 kmPanambukad2.5 kmVypin2.5 kmPanampilly Nagar3.3 kmAmaravathy3.4 kmMulavukad4.1 kmKochi4.3 kmEdappallitekkumbāgam4.3 kmVadutala4.5 kmOchanthuruth4.6 kmMattāncheri4.8 kmIlama5 kmMundangad5.1 kmKwumgatta5.5 kmPadivattam5.6 kmOchanthururtha5.6 kmElangunnapuzha5.9 kmChurtupād6.1 kmChittūr6.3 kmThirunettur6.4 kmMundamveli6.5 kmEdappalli6.6 kmMalipuram6.6 kmPukkad6.9 kmCherumartapula6.9 kmPiliyād7 kmMūlampilli7.1 kmEdayikunnam7.1 kmVazhakkala7.3 kmMaradu7.4 kmPuduppallippram7.5 kmCheria Kadamakudi7.6 kmVadakkumbāgam7.6 kmElamkunnapuzha7.6 kmTripunittura7.9 kmIrumpanam8 kmKorāmpādam8.1 kmPizhala8.1 kmVattaikunnam8.1 kmKandanād8.3 kmKottād8.4 kmPatinjare Manjanakad8.5 kmNarakal8.6 kmTekkumuri8.7 kmValiaturuttu8.7 kmCheranellūr8.9 kmKakkanad9 kmTirkākara9.1 kmKarikattuturuttu9.1 kmChennūr9.5 kmManjumal9.5 kmNotchikād9.6 kmPudusseri9.7 kmKizhake Manjanakad9.8 kmVerapoli9.8 kmIndatinkadavu9.9 kmKadamakudi10 kmAnnakāttumūla10 kmKazhikāttumūla11 kmNedungad11 kmKalamasseri11 kmMannamturuttu11 kmVarappuzha11 kmElūrtekkumbāgam11 kmElūrkizhakkumbāgam11 kmThiruvankulam11 kmChirakagam11 kmTalakāttumūla11 kmPallilam11 kmMuttinagam11 kmNayarambalam12 kmPettakottumūla12 kmPuttanpalli12 kmKamburuttu12 kmValavakāttumūla12 kmMuttam12 kmTengod12 kmKureekkad13 kmUlanād13 km
Cherai from above
Around Cherai29 places to see, do and reach nearby
VeeranpuzhaNature11 kmVembanadNature17 kmFort Kochi beachNature3.9 kmWillingdon IslandNature3.0 kmGundu IslandNature2.9 kmPizhalaNature8.1 kmKothadNature8.5 kmRāmanturuttuNature2.5 kmMattancherry PalaceMonument2.4 kmAriyittuvazhcha KovilakamMonument2.9 kmSanta Cruz BasilicaMonument3.2 kmSt. Francis ChurchMonument3.4 kmFort EmmanuelMonument3.6 kmWaterways transport in KeralaMonument6.3 kmCochin Port Maritime Heritage MuseumMuseum1.3 kmIndo-Portuguese MuseumMuseum3.7 kmHill PalaceMuseum11 kmKerala MuseumMuseum8.3 kmValarpadam Railway StationStation1.8 kmCochin Harbour TerminusStation1.9 kmErnakulam TownStation2.4 kmHigh Court Boat JettyFerry port0.8 kmBolgatty Boat JettyFerry port0.8 kmVypinPlace2.5 kmKochiPlace4.3 kmNedumbasseryPlace25 kmChendamangalamPlace21 kmKutiatoduPlace21 kmAluvaPlace17 km
Postal code
683514
Getting to Cherai
Cochin International AirportCOK
24 kmCalicut International AirportCCJ
133 kmCoimbatore International AirportCJB
144 kmValarpadam Railway StationRailway station
1.8 kmCochin Harbour TerminusRailway station
1.9 kmErnakulam TownRailway station
2.4 kmHigh Court Boat Jetty9°57'58.6"N 76°05'53.3"E and return · Bolgatty Boat Jetty
0.8 kmBolgatty Boat JettyHigh Court Boat Jetty
0.8 kmPlaces near Cherai
Places with a climate like Cherai
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Cherai?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Cherai.
What is the hottest month in Cherai?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Cherai?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Cherai?
July is the wettest month with about 560 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Cherai?
The sea is warmest in April at about 30°C and coolest in August at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Cherai?
The postal code of Cherai is 683514.