Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Alleppey & Kumarakom in August
This is the coldest month in Alleppey & Kumarakom: highs average 82°F (28°C) and lows 78°F (26°C), with about 13.2 in (336 mm) of rain.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 42/100, 9th of 12.
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 78°F (26°C)
- Rain
- 13.2 in (336 mm)
- Humidity
- 87%
- Cloud cover
- 84%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 19 min
- Comfort score
- 42/100 · Tough
What August feels like
Days are warm, averaging 82°F (28°C).
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 78°F (26°C).
Humidity averages 87%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
It's a very wet month, with around 13.2 in (336 mm) of rain, so keep plans flexible and have indoor backups ready.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 84%.
Plan around August
August sits mid-table; the best months are December – February.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort holds steady from July (41 → 42/100).
- Our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route recommends Oct – Mar, so August falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for August
- Light, breathable clothes82°F afternoons
- Quick-dry fabrics87% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes13.2 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Alleppey & Kumarakom in August
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Toddy shop
Kerala's palm-wine bars, serving fresh toddy with fiery fish and tapioca dishes.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 13.2 in of rain.
Mullackal Rajarajeswari Temple
Busy Hindu temple in Alleppey's market area, center of the December Chirap festival.
Thaff Restaurant
Popular local spot for Kerala parotta, beef fry and Malabar biryani.
Why now Easy to slot in when August's rain moves in.
Alappuzha Beach
Town beach with an old pier and lighthouse.
Houseboat cruise on Vembanad Lake
Overnight trip on a converted rice barge through canals, villages and paddy fields.
Nearby in August
- Kochi in August~33 mi · highs 82°F, 13.8 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
- Munnar in August~64 mi · highs 67°F, 9.8 in rain · 8°C (14°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Alleppey & Kumarakom in August: quick answers
Is August a good time to visit Alleppey & Kumarakom?
It's middling, scoring 42/100. The best months are December – February, at up to 86. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 13.2 in (336 mm) of rain. Our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route recommends Oct – Mar, so August is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Alleppey & Kumarakom in August?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 78°F (26°C), making it the coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Alleppey & Kumarakom in August?
Yes: about 13.2 in (336 mm) of rain falls across August on average, the 4th-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 106.7 in (2710 mm).
What should I pack for Alleppey & Kumarakom in August?
Bring light, breathable clothes (82°F afternoons), quick-dry fabrics (87% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (13.2 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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