Weather in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram is a well-known regional city located in Kerala, India. The city lies at approximately 8.5°N latitude, placing it in the tropical monsoon climate zone.
Climate Overview
This part of South India sees rainfall during both monsoons, plus occasional cyclonic storms from the Bay of Bengal or Arabian Sea between October and December. Thiruvananthapuram's year splits into three broad phases — summer (March–June), monsoon (July–September) and post-monsoon/winter (October–February). Each has its own character and forecast challenges.
Weather by season in Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram's year divides into four broad seasons. The southwest monsoon normally arrives around 3 June. Daytime figures below are typical lowland values for this latitude — hill stations sit markedly cooler.
- Winter (Dec–Feb): days around 31°C, nights around 22°C. Mild, dry and one of the most pleasant times to visit.
- Summer / pre-monsoon (Mar–Jun): days around 37°C, nights around 26°C. Warm and humid, building towards the monsoon.
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep): days around 32°C, nights around 24°C. Frequent rain and high humidity; the wettest part of the year.
- Post-monsoon (Oct–Nov): days around 31°C, nights around 23°C. The northeast monsoon brings the main rains to the far south now.
Today's Weather in Thiruvananthapuram
Wondering what the weather is like in Thiruvananthapuram right now? See current conditions, today's high and low, and AQI in the live panel above.
Hourly Forecast
Planning your day in Thiruvananthapuram? The 24-hour forecast shows temperature changes, precipitation probability and wind conditions for each hour, helping you pick the best time for travel, outdoor work or events in Kerala.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Thiruvananthapuram
For the week ahead in Thiruvananthapuram, see daily highs, lows and rain chance in our extended forecast section above.
Air Quality in Thiruvananthapuram
Air quality in Thiruvananthapuram is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. Vehicle emissions, industrial activity and construction dust all influence AQI in larger urban areas. Winter is typically the worst period for Thiruvananthapuram.
Quick facts about Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram has a population of about 7,84,153; sits at 8.49°N; and is in India; its monsoon typically arrives in late May.
Common spellings
Local search audiences in Kerala often type the weather query in Malayalam (മലയാളം). The Malayalam word for weather is കാലാവസ്ഥ, commonly transliterated as kalavasta, kalavastha, kalaavastha. The Hindi मौसम (mausam, mosam, mausham) is also widely used across Thiruvananthapuram. All refer to the same thing — current weather, today's temperature and the forecast you'll find on this page.
Nearby Cities in Kerala
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