By the Casa Marari team Updated
Marari has a tropical climate: warm all year, with two monsoons. The right time to visit depends on whether you want beach days, festivals, or green, rain-washed quiet.
Season by season
November – February: peak season
- Weather: sunny, drier and the most comfortable time of year, with cooler nights.
- Sea: usually calm — the best time to swim.
- Good to know: Christmas and New Year are the busiest weeks, so book early.
March – May: hot and quiet
- Weather: hot and humid, with occasional pre-monsoon thunderstorms in May.
- Sea: generally calm in March and April.
- Good to know: fewer travellers and better availability. An air-conditioned room is a must.
June – September: south-west monsoon
- Weather: heavy rain showers alternating with bright spells; the landscape turns emerald.
- Sea: rough — do not swim.
- Good to know: a peaceful, good-value season, ideal for reading, rain-watching and backwater trips. The Nehru Trophy Snake Boat Race at Alappuzha is held on the second Saturday of August.
October – November: north-east monsoon
- Weather: afternoon thunderstorms, easing through November.
- Good to know: shoulder season — fewer crowds as the weather turns for the better.
Festivals worth planning around
| When | Festival | Where |
|---|---|---|
| January | Feast of St. Sebastian (Arthunkal Perunnal) | Arthunkal Basilica |
| February – March | 21-day Mahotsavam | Kanichukulangara Devi Temple |
| August (2nd Saturday) | Nehru Trophy Boat Race | Punnamada Lake, Alappuzha |
| August – September | Onam, Kerala’s harvest festival | Across Kerala |
Our recommendation
For beach holidays, come between November and March. For families and groups booking the whole villa, the April–May school holidays and long weekends book out fast, so enquire early. For slow travel and value, the monsoon has a magic of its own.
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