Kerala, India
Vēlam
Vēlam is a locality in Kerala, India, close to the sea. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now27°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population–
Local time08:07
11.63° N, 75.74° EElevation 15 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
October: high / low29° / 23°
Rain this month320mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Vēlam at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:18 · 18:0611 h 48 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous95% · Moonrise 16:37Next holiday1 NovemberKerala Foundation DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month32°C
Average high in March
Coolest month23°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJuly
1,100 mm of rain
Driest monthFebruary
6 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
April
Weather in Vēlam
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
27°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 1 km/h · humidity 95%
Today24 Oct26°25°61.8 mm
Sun25 Oct24°24°94.7 mm
Mon26 Oct27°24°24.5 mm
Tue27 Oct33°24°1 mm
Wed28 Oct30°25°1 mm
Thu29 Oct30°24°2 mm
Fri30 Oct30°23°
Sat31 Oct31°22°
Sun1 Nov32°23°2.9 mm
When to go to Vēlam
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 | 66 | 71 | 58 | 42 | 36 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 62 |
| High | 31° | 31° | 32° | 32° | 31° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° |
| Low | 21° | 22° | 23° | 25° | 25° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 7 | 6 | 23 | 101 | 272 | 1,054 | 1,100 | 611 | 336 | 320 | 147 | 37 |
| Wet days | 5 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 26 | 27 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 16 | 8 |
| Sea | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° |
What's on in Vēlam
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Vēlam
Nature around Vēlam
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of India seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Vēlam
Towns and villages around Vēlam
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
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Places near Vēlam
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Vēlam?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Vēlam.
What is the hottest month in Vēlam?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 32°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the coldest month in Vēlam?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Vēlam?
July is the wettest month with about 1,100 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Vēlam?
The sea is warmest in April at about 30°C and coolest in August at about 27°C.