Kollam in February
Kerala, India
Go in February — peak season means calm, clear backwaters ideal for canoe cruises and Munroe Island exploration with warm, dry weather throughout.
Peak crowds
February is one of Kollam's busiest months. The score rates conditions — weather, access, value — not how many people you'll share them with. Kerala backwater destination busiest post-monsoon (Nov–Feb) when waters are calm; monsoon (Jun–Aug) discourages boating.
February in Kollam is the year's cleanest weather window. Rainfall under 5mm, daytime 25-32C, humidity at 60 percent — the lowest of the year. Ashtamudi Lake (Ramsar) at year-best clarity. Munroe Island canoe trips through 8 connected backwater villages run at peak community-run schedule — 2-3 hour trips ₹500-1000, smaller numbers and quieter than Alleppey. Kollam-Alleppey SWTD cruise daily 10:30am, India's longest scheduled backwater journey (80km, 8 hours, ₹400-500). Houseboat overnight cruises ₹8-15k non-AC and ₹15-25k AC; Kollam-side operators include Aquaserene Houseboats and Kollam Houseboats. Hotels at peak: Raviz Resort Kollam ₹14-24k (the heritage anchor on Ashtamudi), Holiday Inn Express ₹7-12k, Nani Hotel Kollam ₹3-5k. Long-stay (5+ night) rates negotiable from mid-month. Kollam Junction railway is the gateway to South Kerala — Trivandrum 75km south, Alleppey 80km north, Kochi 150km north. Cashew Festival (Kollam is India's cashew-processing capital — 70% of national output) typically runs late February — verify dates via Kerala Tourism.
Why February scores 10.0/10
Weather
Driest month. 24-32C. Munroe Island canoe trips at year-best. SWTD cruise daily.
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What to do in Kollam this February
- 1Munroe Island authentic village walk
- 2Ashtamudi Lake water-level fishing
- 3Alleppey cruise (8-hour journey)
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Photographers
- ✓Canoe adventurers
- ✓Nature explorers
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0/10 | Peak window. 23-31C, dry. Ashtamudi Lake calm. Kollam-Alleppey 8-hour SWTD cruise daily. |
| Februaryviewing | 10.0/10 | Driest month. 24-32C. Munroe Island canoe trips at year-best. SWTD cruise daily. |
| March | 8.0/10 | Last cool month. 25-33C. Hotel rates slide 20 percent. SWTD cruise daily. |
| April | 6.0/10 | Pre-monsoon heat. 27-34C, humidity 80 percent. Munroe canoes dawn-only. Vishu Apr 14. |
| May | 4.0/10 | Pre-monsoon plus arriving squalls. 28-34C, humidity 85 percent. Hotel rates at year-low. |
| June | 4.0/10 | SW monsoon. 25-30C, 600-700mm rain. Cruising in 6-8 hour deluges grim. |
| July | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon. 25-29C, 700-800mm rain. SWTD cruise reduces. Munroe canoes closed. |
| August | 4.0/10 | Monsoon plus Onam. 25-29C, 500-600mm rain. Onam Aug 25 (verify 2026). Munroe canoes still closed. |
| September | 6.0/10 | Monsoon retreat. 25-30C, 350-400mm rain. SWTD cruise rebuilding. Munroe canoes reopen Oct 1. |
| October | 8.0/10 | Season opens. 24-30C, 200-250mm late-monsoon spillover. Munroe canoes reopen. |
| November | 10.0/10 | Peak builds. 23-30C, rainfall under 50mm. Ashtamudi at year-best. Hotel rates 20 percent below Dec. |
| December | 10.0/10 | Peak season. 22-30C, dry. Christmas-NYE rates 1.8-2.2x. SWTD cruise daily. |
What to pack for February
- ▸Sun hat and SPF 50+ sunscreen
- ▸Light shirt and shorts
- ▸Water shoes for canoe
- ▸Waterproof camera bag
- ▸Water bottle (2L)
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