Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
Weather Guide
Kanyakumari, India Average Monthly Weather
Weather score71Very good annual avg
Best months: January, February, March
Across the year, average daytime temperatures are around 31°C, sunshine averages 6.6h per day, and rainfall totals about 1095mm. Sea temperatures average 28°C across the year.
Annual weather
Annual averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
1095mm
Annual total
Sun
6.6h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
71
Very good avg
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 58mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.7h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 26°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kanyakumari, India with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
August30°C average high
August is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsJanuary to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
August58mm average rain
August sits on the drier side of Kanyakumari's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and August to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
August5.7 hours average sun
August is below Kanyakumari's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to March
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
August26°C average sea
August is one of the cooler sea months locally, though the water still averages warm enough for most swimmers.
Warmest seaMarch to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
August72 weather score
August sits close to Kanyakumari's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
