Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Alleppey & Kumarakom in January
Alleppey & Kumarakom sees its driest month, with just 0.6 in (16 mm) of rain, highs of 86°F (30°C) and lows of 78°F (26°C).
At 86/100 for comfort (the top score of the year), it's one of the best months to visit.
- Avg high
- 86°F (30°C)
- Avg low
- 78°F (26°C)
- Rain
- 0.6 in (16 mm)
- Humidity
- 66%
- Cloud cover
- 37%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 30 min
- Comfort score
- 86/100 · Great
What January feels like
Warm afternoons near 86°F (30°C) make long days outdoors easy.
Even at night it stays warm, around 78°F (26°C).
Rain is scarce: about 0.6 in (16 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around January
January is one of Alleppey & Kumarakom's best months on the climate data.
- Comfort improves from 82/100 in December to 86/100.
- January sits inside the Oct – Mar window our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route recommends.
What to pack for January
- Light, breathable clotheshighs average 86°F
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Alleppey & Kumarakom in January
January is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Kumarakom Lake Resort restaurant
Lakeside heritage resort dining on karimeen pollichathu, pearl spot fish in banana leaf.
Why now January scores 86/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Houseboat cruise on Vembanad Lake
Overnight trip on a converted rice barge through canals, villages and paddy fields.
Why now Highs near 86°F and 0.6 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Kayak backwater tour
Guided kayak trips through narrow canals that houseboats cannot reach.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Alappuzha Beach
Town beach with an old pier and lighthouse.
Marari Beach
Quiet sand beach with fishing boats, 15 km north of Alleppey.
Nearby in January
- Kochi in January~33 mi · highs 89°F, 0.5 in rain · 2°C (3°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Munnar in January~64 mi · highs 72°F, 0.5 in rain · 8°C (14°F) cooler by day, about as wet
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 January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Alleppey & Kumarakom?
Yes. On the climate data it's one of the best months, scoring 86/100. Expect highs of 86°F (30°C) and 0.6 in (16 mm) of rain. January is inside the Oct – Mar window our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route recommends.
How hot is Alleppey & Kumarakom in January?
Average highs are 86°F (30°C) and average lows 78°F (26°C), making it the 4th-warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Alleppey & Kumarakom in January?
Not much: about 0.6 in (16 mm) of rain falls across January on average, the driest month of the year. The annual total is about 106.7 in (2710 mm).
What should I pack for Alleppey & Kumarakom in January?
Bring light, breathable clothes (highs average 86°F), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
More on Alleppey & Kumarakom
Routes in season in January
- Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills Oct – Mar
Planning Alleppey & Kumarakom in January?
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