Best Time to Visit Kumarakom

Kumarakom in summers (April to June)

Summers in Kumarakom are hot, but not too much. Maximum temperature during this season reaches 38 degrees Celsius, which is bearable. Also, the nights are cool and pleasant. If it rains, weather becomes slightly humid.
 

Tips: Drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. Kumarakom can be a little humid at times.

Things to do: 

• Enjoy a Kathakali performance
• Indulge in water sports at Kumarakom Beach like snorkeling, parasailing, water skiing
• Visit Kumarakom Craft Museum
• Catch the beautiful sunset

Kumarakom in monsoons (July to September)

Kumarakom’s monsoons are cloudy and it faces thunderstorms in this season. You may face inconvenience in backwater cruising during this time. But this is a good time to visit Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary, Mahadev Temple, Bay Island Driftwood Museum and other tourists’ attraction. Temperature ranges between 20 degrees Celsius to 25 degrees Celsius.
 

Tips: Carry an umbrella, raincoat, and a mosquito repellant with you.

Things to do: 

• Bird Watching at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
• Seek blessings at Mahadev Temple
• Visit Bay Island Driftwood Museum
• Witness the beauty of Aruvikkuzhi waterfalls
• Go for an Ayurvedic massage

Kumarakom during winters (October to Mid March)

Winter is the best time to visit Kumarakom. It does not become too chilly; the weather stays vibrant and lovely in winters. The temperature ranges between 18 degrees Celsius to 27 degrees Celsius. Days are pleasant and nights are cold during this season. You can explore the best attractions of Kumarakom during winters, and this is when there are a lot of tourists who flock to the city. As this is the peak season, it is advised to have your bookings done in advance. You can visit Vembanand Lake, Kumarakon Bird Sanctuary, Kumarakom Backwaters, Vaikom Mahadev Temple, Kumarakom Beach, Juma Masjid, Saint Mary’s Church and many other beautiful attractions of Kumarakom.
 

Tips: Kumarakom weather gets quite chilly at night, so make sure to pack woolen clothes.

Things to do: 

• Witness Ugadi festival 
• Go Bird Watching at Kumarakom Bird Sanctuary
• Enjoy houseboat cruise in backwaters
• Unwind at Vembanad Lake
• Pay your respects at Vaikom Mahadeva Temple
• Delve into spirituality at Juma Masjid
• Laze around Kumarakom Beach
• Visit Saint Mary’s Church
• Soak in the sun at Pathiramanal Island