SeasonMapVarkala weather in December
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December in Varkala: sweltering, a little rain, with muggy air — fine if you can take sticky heat.
#4 of 12 months in Varkala · #239 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 87/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Varkala in December
Other months in Varkala
Varkala's forum calls February peak season for a reason — warm, dry, and comfortable enough that even visitors used to India's more humid cities find it manageable, though a few still prefer an air-conditioned room. Regulars note it's noticeably drier than the run-up to it in December.
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Varkala climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 30°C / 85°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Sea temperature | 29°C / 85°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 77 mm / 3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 9 days | |
| Humidity | 77% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 22°C / 71°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.6 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 70 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Varkala in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsCliff season, Christmas and New Year peak, Winter break in India(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Varkala's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherVarkala's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Varkala in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Cliff season
15 Oct – 31 MarDry seasonCrowdedThe cafes and the yoga shalas reopen along the cliff path, the sea flattens off and the sunset walk from the helipad to the north end is the whole day's plan for most people here.
- Holiday
Christmas and New Year peak
20 Dec – 5 JanChristmas & New YearCrowdedBook earlyRates on the cliff triple and the beach is shoulder to shoulder by four. Book weeks ahead or take the middle of January, when it is nearly as good and half the price. Source ↗
- Festival
Sivagiri pilgrimage
30 Dec – 1 JanPilgrimage seasonCrowdedThousands of pilgrims in yellow walk up to the Sivagiri Mutt over three days at the turn of the year, for the guru who preached one caste and one religion. The town looks entirely different for it. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Varkala — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Varkala in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Varkala?
- December in Varkala: sweltering, a little rain, with muggy air — fine if you can take sticky heat. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Varkala on SeasonMap's comfort score (87/100).
- What is the weather like in Varkala in December?
- In December, Varkala averages a daily high of 29.7°C and a low of 23.5°C, with about 77.3 mm of rain over roughly 8.6 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Varkala in December?
- Varkala has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 70 in December.
Other months in Varkala
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Similar destinations in South Asia — December
Within 300 km: Kochi's Thripunithura Vrischikolsavam around 10 Nov – 5 Dec, and Alleppey's Backwater houseboat season on 1 Nov – 28 Feb.