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Varkala Weather in August

Varkala in August

The short of it: Varkala in August averages a high of 30 °C (86 °F) and a low of 24 °C (75 °F), with 265 mm (10.4 in) of rain and about 12 h 24 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 30° · low 24° · rain 265 mm · daylight 12 h 24 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & February

August in Varkala brings afternoons near 30° and nights around 24°, with about 265 mm of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 265 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 24 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Varkala runs cooler than most and drier than most in August. Vettūr, 2 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

August in Varkala, by the numbers

Warmth rank
11th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 68 mm less rain
Versus September
1° colder
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 24 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
VettūrKerala2 km SSE30°24°265 mm
EdavaiKerala5 km NW30°24°271 mm
KadakkavoorKerala8 km SE30°24°239 mm
Paravūr TekkumbhāgamKerala9 km NW30°24°290 mm
PuttankulamKerala9 km N30°24°295 mm
AttingalKerala12 km ESE30°24°237 mm
Kizhuvalam-KoonthalloorKerala13 km SE30°24°226 mm
MīnādKerala13 km N30°24°301 mm

The Almanac · Varkala Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 265 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Varkala by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°23°18 mm9 km/h11 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
February32°24°27 mm10 km/h11 h 50 min✦✦✦✦
March33°25°67 mm10 km/h12 h 3 min✦✦✦
April33°26°175 mm9 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦
May32°26°245 mm12 km/h12 h 31 min✦✦
June30°24°473 mm14 km/h12 h 38 min✦✦
July30°24°333 mm13 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦
August30°24°265 mm12 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦
September31°24°256 mm14 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
October30°24°334 mm9 km/h11 h 55 min✦✦
November30°24°237 mm10 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦
December31°23°79 mm9 km/h11 h 37 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Varkala in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Varkala in August?

Days average 30 °C (86 °F) and nights 24 °C (75 °F), with about 265 mm (10.4 in) of rain over the month. Much like July: highs about 30°, nights near 24°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 265 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Varkala?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Varkala in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 24 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 37 min in December to 12 h 38 min in June.

Does it snow in Varkala in August?

Hardly — August nights average 24 °C (75 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Varkala in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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