End of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Alleppey & Kumarakom in October
Little changes in Alleppey & Kumarakom from September: highs stay near 83°F (28°C), lows near 79°F (26°C), and about 14.8 in (377 mm) of rain falls.
Our comfort score puts it mid-table at 46/100, 7th of 12.
- Avg high
- 83°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 79°F (26°C)
- Rain
- 14.8 in (377 mm)
- Humidity
- 82%
- Cloud cover
- 75%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 47 min
- Comfort score
- 46/100 · Fair
What October feels like
Days are warm, averaging 83°F (28°C).
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 79°F (26°C).
Humidity averages 82%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
It's a very wet month, with around 14.8 in (377 mm) of rain, so keep plans flexible and have indoor backups ready.
Expect plenty of overcast days, with cloud cover near 75%.
Plan around October
October sits mid-table; the best months are December – February.
- Comfort holds steady from September (45 → 46/100).
- October sits inside the Oct – Mar window our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route recommends.
What to pack for October
- Light, breathable clothes83°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Quick-dry fabrics82% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes14.8 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 October
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 14.8 in of rain.
Mullackal Rajarajeswari Temple
Busy Hindu temple in Alleppey's market area, center of the December Chirap festival.
Kayak backwater tour
Guided kayak trips through narrow canals that houseboats cannot reach.
Thaff Restaurant
Popular local spot for Kerala parotta, beef fry and Malabar biryani.
Why now Easy to slot in when October's rain moves in.
Houseboat cruise on Vembanad Lake
Overnight trip on a converted rice barge through canals, villages and paddy fields.
Nearby in October
- Kochi in October~33 mi · highs 83°F, 14.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Munnar in October~64 mi · highs 69°F, 12.5 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 October: quick answers
Is October a good time to visit Alleppey & Kumarakom?
It's middling, scoring 46/100. The best months are December – February, at up to 86. Expect highs of 83°F (28°C) and 14.8 in (377 mm) of rain. October is inside the Oct – Mar window our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route recommends.
How hot is Alleppey & Kumarakom in October?
Average highs are 83°F (28°C) and average lows 79°F (26°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Alleppey & Kumarakom in October?
Yes: about 14.8 in (377 mm) of rain falls across October on average, the 3rd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 106.7 in (2710 mm).
What should I pack for Alleppey & Kumarakom in October?
Bring light, breathable clothes (83°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), quick-dry fabrics (82% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (14.8 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
More on Alleppey & Kumarakom
Routes in season in October
- Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills Oct – Mar
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