Is March a good time to visit Athirapally Falls?

Athirapally Falls scores 2/5 in March. .

What is the weather like in Athirapally Falls in March?

Check the Athirapally Falls page on NakshIQ for detailed monthly weather data.

Is Athirapally Falls safe for kids in March?

Yes, Athirapally Falls is rated 5/5 for families.

March · Kerala

Athirapally Falls

2/5 · Caution

2/5

Caution

Athirapally Falls in March

Kerala, India

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Why March scores 2/5

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Roads & Access

self drive: Hatchback fine. road condition: Good road through forest reserve. public transport: Bus to Chalakudy then auto/taxi. from nearest city: Kochi 70km (1.5hr). Chalakudy 30km.. last km difficulty: easy

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 4/5. km: 30. has er: true. ambulance 108: true. nearest hospital: Chalakudy Hospital

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Network

JIO: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good at falls area. No signal deeper in forest.

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Kids

Kid-friendly (5/5) — Waterfall spectacle awes everyone, Accessible viewing platforms, Nature trails easy, Water play areas nearby

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Elevation

100m — Low altitude, no issues

Who should go

✓First-time travelers
✓Senior citizens
✓Families with children

Who should think twice

✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist

All 12 Months

Month	Score	Note
January	3/5	January at Athirapally: 20–32°C, post-monsoon flow thinning. Falls still run but nothing like monsoon volume — shoulder month for the main draw.
February	3/5	February at Athirapally: 22–33°C, falls at lowest flow before pre-monsoon. Forest drive still scenic — shoulder month, not the showpiece volume.
Marchviewing	2/5	—
April	2/5	—
May	2/5	—
June	4/5	June at Athirapally: 22-29°C, monsoon swells India's largest waterfall to full volume. Solid window — roads can be slippery, but the flow is at full force.
July	5/5	July at Athirapally: 22-28°C, peak southwest monsoon, the falls at full Niagara-scale volume over the 80ft drop. Spray zone slippery — viewing decks stay open, steps close.
August	5/5	August at Athirapally: 22-28°C, heavy monsoon flow continues, the falls thundering and the forest misted. Viewing decks open; river crossings and lower trails stay closed.
September	5/5	September at Athirapally: 22-29°C, tapering monsoon, the falls still at strong volume with clearer spray gaps for photos. Forest trails slowly reopen as the track dries.
October	4/5	October at Athirapally: 22–30°C, falls still roaring with post-monsoon volume, forest green. Works well — drier than Aug-Sep, peak crowds arrive Nov-Dec.
November	4/5	November at Athirapally: 22–30°C, falls still flowing strongly from northeast monsoon, forest deep green. Shoulder — peak dry-season visits come Dec–Feb when viewpoints drain.
December	3/5	December at Athirapally: 22–32°C, flow thinning after monsoon. Forest drive scenic — workable, waterfall nothing like the June volume showpiece.

Practical Details

How to reach

Kochi 70km (1.5hr). Chalakudy 30km.. Roads: Good road through forest reserve. Self-drive: Hatchback fine. Public transport: Bus to Chalakudy then auto/taxi. Last stretch: easy

Elevation

100m

Difficulty

easy

Budget tier

budget

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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