SeasonMapVarkala weather in February
India
February in Varkala: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 36°C afternoons.
#1 of 12 months in Varkala · #50 of 1383 destinations to visit in February · comfort 93/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Varkala in February
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 — February
| Daytime high | 33°C / 91°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 11 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 67% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 20°C / 68°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 82 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Varkala in February
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 crowdstravelers describe it as peak season, Cliff season, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it
Sourced from traveler notes: “Varkala's forum calls February peak season for a reason — warm, dry, and comfortable enough that even…” — Tripadvisor community
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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).
Best weatherVarkala's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
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What's on in Varkala in February
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.
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 February — FAQ
- Is February a good time to visit Varkala?
- February in Varkala: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 36°C afternoons. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Varkala on SeasonMap's comfort score (93/100).
- What is the weather like in Varkala in February?
- In February, Varkala averages a daily high of 32.7°C and a low of 23.7°C, with about 10.8 mm of rain over roughly 2.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Varkala in February?
- Varkala has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 82 in February.
Other months in Varkala
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Similar destinations in South Asia — February
Within 300 km: Kochi's Ernakulathappan Utsavam around 15 Jan – 10 Feb, and Alleppey's Backwater houseboat season on 1 Nov – 28 Feb.