SeasonMapVarkala weather in May
India
May in Varkala: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 26 rainy days.
#12 of 12 months in Varkala · #1151 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 61/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Varkala in May
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 — May
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 25°C / 78°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 86°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 306 mm / 12.1 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 26 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.5 h | |
| Wind | 17 km/h / 11 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 58 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Varkala in May
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.
BusySummer vacation (north & east) 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).
Toughest weatherVarkala's weather peaks January–March, best around February.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Varkala in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Cliff shuts for the monsoon
25 May – 15 Sep · usuallyOff-season shutdownClosuresMost of the North Cliff strip boards up for the season and the laterite edge loses another metre or two to the rain. The ayurveda places and the temple town below carry on regardless.
- Season
Wet season
MonsoonRisk26 rainy days and about 306 mm in the month — the real kind of rainy season, not afternoon showers.
from the climate normals
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Varkala in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Varkala?
- May in Varkala: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — a gamble, with 26 rainy days. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Varkala on SeasonMap's comfort score (61/100).
- What is the weather like in Varkala in May?
- In May, Varkala averages a daily high of 30°C and a low of 25.4°C, with about 306.3 mm of rain over roughly 26.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Varkala in May?
- Varkala has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in May.