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Kerala in March - Crazy to go because of weather??

Replies: 8 - Last Post: Feb 22, 2012 10:09 PM Last Post By: ThiiDa

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ThiiDa

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Feb 8, 2012 8:48 AM
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Kerala in March - Crazy to go because of weather??

Hi, I am trying to get to Kerala for 3 weeks asap and had issues with scheduling. All the books say March starts to suck in Kerala because of a dramatic heat/humidity rise. I have spent plenty of time in India and have always dreamed of getting to Kerala...so, if I can not go until March---is it crazy? How would it be really? Should I do it or save it for another year? Thanks!!!

ThiiDa

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Feb 8, 2012 8:50 AM
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PS obviously the hill stations would be OK but I want to do the coast and the backwaters...thx again...

sbballer33

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Feb 8, 2012 9:23 AM
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March in Kerala is fine, you might get a few more showers but there certainly isn't a dramatic change in temperatures what is this "all the books" your talking about. Quick google search avg temp in February, 31, avg temp March, 32, and a very slight increase in rainfall.

Api

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Feb 8, 2012 8:07 PM
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I went in April win a baby and that was OK (for both of us). It was hot and humid, but nothing that was so unbearable. March should be better than April.

johnavery4u

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Feb 8, 2012 9:53 PM
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hello thiiDa,
Do i agree or not agree with sbballer33 and api?
As they say the temperature is surely bearable but please not forget humidity around costal areas.
If you ask me for a hills station in kerala,taking rain is not a prblem to you i would suggest the rainy seasons,but for coastal parts Humidity is key just try to keep hydrated and tolerate with it,you will be fine.

Jabberwocky

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Feb 8, 2012 10:42 PM
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Actually March is not a bad time to go to Kerala - weather wise. Heavy rains due to southwest monsoon only start in June, and light rains due to north east monsoons would have got over.

Additionally, Indian holiday crowds only start in April, so March is a perfect tiem to visit Kerala.

jvholidays_India

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Feb 11, 2012 10:28 PM
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Hello,

3 weeks is good enough to have nice tour in Kerala

you can star from

Wayanad. nature, wildlife
Calicut. Heritage
Guruvayoor. Transits places, temples and elephant camp
Cochin. beach, heritage, fort cochin
Munnar. hill station
Thekkady. Spice and wildlife
Kumarakom. back water lagoon
Kovalam. world famous beach
Kanayakumari. south tip of Indian main land. to watch sun rise and set on once place
Alleppey. back water cruise and overnight stay in houseboat. unique in world tourism

return

you can experience culture program, Delicious fresh/sea water foods, Ayurveda

Regards

suresh_palmland

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Feb 14, 2012 8:52 AM
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March is better than April and May. Not very hard to cope with.

ThiiDa

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Feb 22, 2012 10:09 PM
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Hi everyone...thanks for your input...due to various things I wouldn't be able to leave til mid-March and I have been dreaming of this trip for so long, I want it to be just right and am going to try next season. Thank you! :)
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