The short answer
When to go to Kollam
The best window is December to February, when rain has cleared and days are warm but manageable, with March still dry though hotter. June and July are the wettest months, with heavy rain also in October, and boat trips and beaches can be disrupted. Older travellers should plan mornings on the water, rest in the afternoon and avoid the long climbs at Jatayu and the lighthouse.
Month by month
Kollam weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | — | — | — | Driest stretch; warm days, easy for boats and walking | |
| February | — | — | — | Dry and warm; good for lake cruises | |
| March | — | — | — | Getting hot and humid; still dry enough | |
| April | — | — | — | Hottest month; pre-monsoon showers begin | |
| May | — | — | — | Heavy pre-monsoon and monsoon rain starts | |
| June | — | — | — | Wettest month; rough seas, rain disrupts boats | |
| July | — | — | — | Monsoon continues; Karkkidaka Vavu rites at beach | |
| August | — | — | — | Rain easing; humid, quieter for visitors | |
| September | — | — | — | Showers, but gaps for sightseeing | |
| October | — | — | — | Second rainy spell; heavy afternoon downpours | |
| November | — | — | — | Rain tapering; greener and quieter | |
| December | — | — | — | Rain clears; comfortable start of the best season |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Kollam seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and December
- January: Driest stretch; warm days, easy for boats and walking
- February: Dry and warm; good for lake cruises
- December: Rain clears; comfortable start of the best season
Good, with small trade-offs: March
- March: Getting hot and humid; still dry enough
Possible, with planning: April, August, September, October and November
- April: Hottest month; pre-monsoon showers begin
- August: Rain easing; humid, quieter for visitors
- September: Showers, but gaps for sightseeing
- October: Second rainy spell; heavy afternoon downpours
- November: Rain tapering; greener and quieter
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June and July
- May: Heavy pre-monsoon and monsoon rain starts
- June: Wettest month; rough seas, rain disrupts boats
- July: Monsoon continues; Karkkidaka Vavu rites at beach
Useful answers
Best time to visit Kollam: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Kollam?
January, February and December are the best months to visit Kollam, with March also good. The best window is December to February, when rain has cleared and days are warm but manageable, with March still dry though hotter. June and July are the wettest months, with heavy rain also in October, and boat trips and beaches can be disrupted. Older travellers should plan mornings on the water, rest in the afternoon and avoid the long climbs at Jatayu and the lighthouse.
Which months should I avoid in Kollam with elderly parents?
May, June and July are the months to avoid with older travellers. Heavy pre-monsoon and monsoon rain starts Wettest month; rough seas, rain disrupts boats