Kerala, India
Varkala
Varkala is a town in Kerala, India, close to the sea. It has a population of about 42,273 (2001). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now25°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population42,273
Local time21:13
8.73° N, 76.72° EElevation 48 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
Postal code695141October: high / low28° / 24°
Rain this month320mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Varkala at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:12 · 18:0511 h 53 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:53Next holiday1 NovemberKerala Foundation DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month31°C
Average high in March
Coolest month24°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthJuly
289 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
18 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
April
Monuments nearby2+
within 9.5 km
Weather in Varkala
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
25°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 5 km/h · humidity 97%
Today22 Oct26°24°15.9 mm
Fri23 Oct25°24°38.3 mm
Sat24 Oct26°24°63 mm
Sun25 Oct27°24°34.4 mm
Mon26 Oct25°24°38.2 mm
Tue27 Oct27°23°17.4 mm
Wed28 Oct29°24°2.5 mm
Thu29 Oct29°25°1.5 mm
Fri30 Oct29°24°2.5 mm
Sat31 Oct30°24°3.4 mm
When to go to Varkala
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 | 64 | 69 | 43 | 40 | 39 | 40 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 44 | 45 | 56 |
| High | 30° | 31° | 31° | 31° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 25° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 18 | 27 | 50 | 132 | 215 | 396 | 289 | 213 | 235 | 320 | 202 | 48 |
| Wet days | 7 | 3 | 13 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 11 |
| Sea | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 28° | 26° | 26° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° |
What's on in Varkala
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Varkala
More museums: Kurikani junction
Outdoors around Varkala
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Vettakada BeachSurf spots
0.8 kmVarkala Beach And CliffViewpoints
1.4 kmKappil HS Boat JettyViewpoints
1.6 kmMoanaSurf spots
1.6 kmVarkala AquariumAquariums
2.4 kmDivya AquariumAquariums
4.2 kmNature around Varkala
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of India seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Varkala
Towns and villages around Varkala
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Pathiyanikunnu0.7 kmChilakkūr0.8 kmMaidanam0.9 kmAriyiraksam0.9 kmVarkkallai1.1 kmKurakkanni1.3 kmMalapuram1.5 kmMangatiumata1.6 kmKannamba1.8 kmVettūrarāmam1.9 kmIdaparuttizattam1.9 kmKizhakabhāgathuvattam2 kmVettoor2 kmArukundam2.1 kmTiruvampādi2.3 kmKidagattuvila2.3 kmOdetti2.6 kmPullānikkod2.6 kmNadayara2.7 kmKottakkalinala2.9 kmMuttapallam2.9 kmCherukunnam2.9 kmKolangipoiga3.1 kmVirithayikizhakumkarā3.3 kmKonaindēsam3.3 kmPalachira3.3 kmAyanjikonam3.4 kmDralayilkonam3.5 kmPānayara3.7 kmVennikkodu3.9 kmEdava4 kmPengulam4.1 kmAyirūr4.1 kmVilabhāgam4.2 kmCherunivūr4.3 kmMudiakod4.3 kmRathikkal4.4 kmTirunārāyanpūr4.4 kmChemmarudi4.6 kmPālachirakonam4.6 kmEdavai4.7 kmMadakonam5 kmPalaikkal5 kmTānimūd5 kmNedumkanda5.1 kmPanayara5.3 kmTettikulam5.3 kmIlakaman5.3 kmKattappallikonam5.4 kmAkathumuri5.4 kmKozhithottam5.5 kmKovūr5.5 kmOnampalli6.1 kmMungottu6.1 kmArikara6.3 kmMuttānam6.5 kmJnekkād6.5 kmOttūr6.6 kmKāppil6.7 kmKundamankāvu7.1 kmPilavila7.3 kmNelakkamukku7.6 kmKavalūr7.6 kmVakkam7.8 kmOranallūr7.9 kmAnjengo7.9 kmChemmaruthi8 kmKadakkavoor8.2 kmKadakkāvūr8.2 kmMullaramkod8.2 kmKallambalam8.6 kmChāvarodu8.6 kmManambūr8.9 kmBharanikāvu8.9 kmĀvikkudi9 kmKomalla9 kmSankaramangalam9.2 kmNāvaikulam9.3 kmManakkād9.4 kmKalpakathukonam9.5 km
Varkala from above
Around Varkala21 places to see, do and reach nearby
Paravur KayalNature11 kmVattathil Waterfalls KalladathanniNature18 kmVarkala BeachNature1.3 kmPapanasam BeachNature1.1 kmKollam BeachNature21 kmMundakkal BeachNature19 kmThanni BeachNature13 kmPuthenthope BeachNature22 kmVarkala BeachMonument1.3 kmAnchuthengu FortMonument9.4 kmVarkala SivagiriStation1.1 kmEdavaiStation4.0 kmKappilStation6.6 kmCountry Boat / 300Rs ppFerry port5.0 kmKayikkara FerryFerry port6.3 kmKollamPlace22 kmAttingalPlace12 kmVettoorPlace2.0 kmParavūr TekkumbhāgamPlace8.7 kmKadakkavoorPlace8.2 kmKottangaraPlace23 km
Postal code
695141
Getting to Varkala
Thiruvananthapuram International AirportTRV
36 kmCochin International AirportCOK
161 kmMadurai AirportIXM
195 kmVarkala SivagiriRailway station
1.1 kmEdavaiRailway station
4 kmKappilRailway station
6.6 kmCountry Boat / 300Rs ppFerry port
5 kmKayikkara FerryFerry port
6.3 kmPlaces near Varkala
Places with a climate like Varkala
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Varkala?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Varkala.
What is the hottest month in Varkala?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 31°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Varkala?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Varkala?
July is the wettest month with about 289 mm of precipitation on 29 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Varkala?
The sea is warmest in April at about 30°C and coolest in July at about 26°C.
What is the postal code of Varkala?
The postal code of Varkala is 695141.