Is Alleppey (Alappuzha) safe for kids in March?

Yes, Alleppey (Alappuzha) is rated 5/5 for families.

March · Kerala

Alleppey (Alappuzha)

4/5 · Good Time

4/5

Good Time

Alleppey (Alappuzha) in March

Q: Is March a good time to visit Alleppey (Alappuzha)?

Alleppey (Alappuzha) scores 4/5 in March. March on the Alleppey backwaters: 25–33°C, houseboats still pleasant at dawn and dusk but midday sun bites. Shoulder to peak — canal breezes help, AC houseboats worth it..

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March on the Alleppey backwaters: 25–33°C, houseboats still pleasant at dawn and dusk but midday sun bites. Shoulder to peak — canal breezes help, AC houseboats worth it.

Why March scores 4/5

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Weather

March on the Alleppey backwaters: 25–33°C, houseboats still pleasant at dawn and dusk but midday sun bites. Shoulder to peak — canal breezes help, AC houseboats worth it.

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Roads & Access

self drive: Hatchback fine. Roads are flat.. road condition: Well-maintained NH66 and state roads. public transport: KSRTC buses, trains to Alleppey station. Frequent service.. from nearest city: Kochi 85km (2hr). Trivandrum 160km (3.5hr). last km difficulty: easy

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 4/5. km: 2. has er: true. ambulance 108: true. nearest hospital: Alappuzha District Hospital. response time min: 15

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Network

JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good in town. Patchy on backwaters — download offline maps.

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Kids

Kid-friendly (5/5) — Houseboat living is magical for kids, Calm water — safe, Village canoe rides, Fresh food cooked on board

Who should go

✓First-time travelers
✓Senior citizens
✓Families with children
✓Remote workers (network available)
✓Anyone looking for the best time to visit

All 12 Months

Month	Score	Note
January	5/5	Peak houseboat season, 22-30°C. Backwaters calm, paddy fields green, no monsoon rain. Book Kainakary routes 3-4 days ahead.
February	5/5	February at Alleppey: 23-32°C, dry backwaters at their calmest — coconut-palm canals, houseboats, and paddy fields sharp against clear skies. Book houseboats ahead.
Marchviewing	4/5	March on the Alleppey backwaters: 25–33°C, houseboats still pleasant at dawn and dusk but midday sun bites. Shoulder to peak — canal breezes help, AC houseboats worth it.
April	3/5	April at Alleppey: 26-34C, humid. Houseboats still run but cabin AC gets a workout; canal cruises feel heavier than the Dec-Feb peak.
May	3/5	May at Alleppey: 26–34°C, humid pre-monsoon. Houseboats run but cabins stifling midday — shoulder month, book AC boats and early cruises.
June	2/5	—
July	2/5	—
August	2/5	—
September	3/5	September at Alleppey: 24-30C. Rains still around but easing; houseboats run, canals full, just expect wet afternoons and humid evenings.
October	4/5	October in Alleppey: 24–31°C, monsoon hangover clearing, backwaters fuller than peak winter. Solid conditions — peak houseboat season builds through Nov–Feb.
November	4/5	November in Alleppey: 23–31°C, backwater houseboat season fully underway, canals full. Solid pre-Christmas window — rates below Dec–Jan peak, weather stable.
December	5/5	December at Alleppey: 22–30°C, backwaters dry and flat. Peak houseboat season — the 900km canal network books out around Christmas and New Year.

Practical Details

How to reach

Kochi 85km (2hr). Trivandrum 160km (3.5hr). Roads: Well-maintained NH66 and state roads. Self-drive: Hatchback fine. Roads are flat.. Public transport: KSRTC buses, trains to Alleppey station. Frequent service.. Last stretch: easy

Difficulty

easy

Budget tier

mid-range

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Kollam

4/5

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March at Kollam: 25–33°C, Ashtamudi Lake and the 8-hour Alleppey cruise still work. Canoe rides on Munroe Island best at dawn before humidity builds.

Kumarakom

4/5

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March at Kumarakom: 25–33°C, Vembanad Lake houseboats still pleasant though Siberian birds have largely left. Shoulder to peak — premium stays cheaper than Dec–Jan.

Munnar

4/5

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March at Munnar: 12–26°C, tea estates green, Eravikulam tahrs active. Shoulder to peak — quieter than April–May school break, homestay rates reasonable.

Vagamon

4/5

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March at Vagamon: 15–28°C, pine forests and paragliding meadows clear. Shoulder — weekend Kochi crowds real, weekdays you get the meadows mostly to yourself.

Thekkady (Periyar)

4/5

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March at Thekkady: 16–30°C, Periyar lake boat safaris still productive at elephants' drinking hours. Spice plantations aromatic in dry air — shoulder to peak, book ahead for weekends.

Cherai Beach

4/5

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March at Cherai: 25–33°C, long sands and dolphin sightings continue though swims feel warm by afternoon. Thinner than Feb peak — family stays easier to book.

Kozhikode (Calicut)

4/5

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March at Kozhikode: 25–33°C, Malabar food trail and Kappad beach workable. Coastal humidity climbing — biryani lunches over long walking tours.

Kochi (Fort Kochi)

4/5

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March at Fort Kochi: 25–33°C, Chinese Fishing Nets and heritage lanes workable early and evening. Biennale has wound down; humidity rising — cafe-hopping over long walks.

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