SeasonMapVarkala weather in November
India
November in Varkala: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days.
#7 of 12 months in Varkala · #701 of 1383 destinations to visit in November · comfort 73/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Varkala in November
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.
Add your own note from Varkala's card on the map.
Varkala climate normals — November
| Daytime high | 29°C / 84°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 75°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 85°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 188 mm / 7.4 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.7 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 69 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Varkala in November
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.
BusyCliff season(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 November
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.
Where is Varkala?
Varkala in November — FAQ
- Is November a good time to visit Varkala?
- November in Varkala: sweltering, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Varkala on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
- What is the weather like in Varkala in November?
- In November, Varkala averages a daily high of 28.8°C and a low of 23.7°C, with about 187.7 mm of rain over roughly 19 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Varkala in November?
- Varkala has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 69 in November.
Other months in Varkala
Compare Varkala in November
Warmer or cooler than Varkala in November
Similar destinations in South Asia — November
Within 300 km: Kochi's Thripunithura Vrischikolsavam around 10 Nov – 5 Dec, and Alleppey's Backwater houseboat season on 1 Nov – 28 Feb.