Climate and Seasons- N Karnataka & Kerala Coast
The region has a warm tropical climate with three distinct seasons – monsoon, winter and summer. June to September are the main SW monsoon months, with the effects of the NE monsoon also in October and November in coastal Kerala. The winters, are relatively cooler and dryer. Temperatures are warmer during the summer from end March to June. still good weather but a chance of occasional thunderstorms. Rainfall is higher in Kerala and temperature variation is less.
Winter Season - Sirsi: Oct-Mar; Kerala Coast: Nov- Feb
For Sirsi it is a good time for walking in the forest and observing the activities in the spice gardens. The landscape is still green after the rains but becomes drier as the season progresses and the forest trees lose their leaves by February. The days are warm and sunny and air temperatures remaining fairly constant with maxima of 30 to 35 degrees C and minima of 14 to 20 degrees C. There is little rain from mid-October onwards but there can be some showers in January to March. This is a good time for witnessing the harvest of the rice crop, cocoa, areca palm and spices (vanilla, pepper, cloves), with clear skies and starlit nights. Bring a light sweater for the evenings.
Kerala costal area winter temperatures are marginally lower, and these months have the lowest rainfall. Temperatures begin to rise in late February and there is a small increase in humidity.The main visitor season is during the winter months.
Kerala costal area winter temperatures are marginally lower, and these months have the lowest rainfall. Temperatures begin to rise in late February and there is a small increase in humidity.The main visitor season is during the winter months.
Summer Season: Sirsi: Apr-May; Kerala Coast: Mar-June
In Sirsi temperatures start to rise, with mean maxima of around 34 degrees C and minima of 22 degrees C. The humidity builds up ahead of the onset of the monsoon and rain showers are common. The forest trees gain their new flush of leaves and one can witness the harvest of cashews, cocoa and first mangoes. Bring an umbrella to guard against the rain and a waterproof rucksack.
In Coast Kerala the weather is still very pleasant, with the warmest Kerala temperatures, but with the occasional risk of thunderstorms especially towards the end of the summer season.
In Coast Kerala the weather is still very pleasant, with the warmest Kerala temperatures, but with the occasional risk of thunderstorms especially towards the end of the summer season.
Monsoon Season: Sirsi: Jun-Sept; Kerala Coast: Jun Nov
The SW Monsoon clothes the area in cloud. The air is humid but is delightfully fresh and the landscape is lush green. The peak rainfall of 500-800 mm occurs in June or July. Temperatures are around 26 degrees C during the day and fall back slightly at night to 21 degrees C.
In Sirsi the rains clear the dust, allowing glimpses of brilliant green rice crops in the fields and fresh foliage on the forest tree. This is the harvesting season for cocoa, nutmeg, cardamom, mangoes and cloves, as well as rice planting. The waterfalls are at their best. Bring an umbrella to guard against the rain and a waterproof rucksack, and beware of the odd leech in damp places. The best time to visit is during the later part of the season, when dry days are more frequent.
In coastal Kerala monsoon is highly atmospheric with sunshine between the rains. Visitors usually avoid the main Kerala rainy season, especially June and July. Another much less intense rainy period occurs in October and November.
In Sirsi the rains clear the dust, allowing glimpses of brilliant green rice crops in the fields and fresh foliage on the forest tree. This is the harvesting season for cocoa, nutmeg, cardamom, mangoes and cloves, as well as rice planting. The waterfalls are at their best. Bring an umbrella to guard against the rain and a waterproof rucksack, and beware of the odd leech in damp places. The best time to visit is during the later part of the season, when dry days are more frequent.
In coastal Kerala monsoon is highly atmospheric with sunshine between the rains. Visitors usually avoid the main Kerala rainy season, especially June and July. Another much less intense rainy period occurs in October and November.
