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GREEN KERALA CHANNELS |
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ESSENTIALS |
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OTHER LINKS |
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WEATHER AND CLIMATE |
Kerala has tropical Climate just like other parts of India. The State does not have a continues dry spell as is in rest of India. It is summer time from April to June.
The maximum temperature remains around 33 degree centigrade. Monsoon touches the state in June and remains there till September though not much difference in temperature can be felt.
Winter is from October to January and temperature drops a bit. The weather is never too chilly in Kerala. Maximum temperature of the State rarely rise above 32 degrees while minimum temperature at sea level does not go below 20 degree centigrade. |
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Weather in Summer
Kerala experiences hot summer months. Since the south of India lies near the equator, the temperature in summers usually goes up. Since Kerala is located on the coast, the on-shore winds cool off the temperature as evening settles in. Also, the greenery in Kerala keeps the temperature moderate. The maximum temperature in Kerala goes upto 35o Celsius. The evening and nights are relatively cooler.
Weather in Monsoons
It pours almost throughout the year in Kerala. Almost all months experience one good rainfall. This helps in keeping the heat from turning into dry spells. Kerala experiences monsoons twice a year. The southwest monsoons winds bring heavy rainfall in the months of May to July. In the months of October-November, Kerala receives another good dose of rainfall from northeast monsoons. Going to Kerala during monsoons is an experience in itself.
Weather in Winters
Kerala hardly has cold winters. Mornings are pleasantly warm and evenings are mildly chilly. The minimum temperature does not go below 20o Celsius. People do not wear woolen clothes. Just full sleeved shirts are enough for sustaining the chill. |
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