Kollam in March
Kerala, India
Go in March—the 4/5 rating holds because canoe rides at dawn remain excellent, the 8-hour backwater cruise still operates smoothly, and daytime heat is manageable at 25–33°C.
March in Kollam is the soft-landing month. Daytime 26-33C, humidity climbing toward 75 percent in the last week, Ashtamudi Lake at 28C. Munroe Island canoe trips compress to 6-9am only; afternoon trips suspend due to heat. Kollam-Alleppey SWTD cruise still daily 10:30am — afternoon shaded by deck canopy makes the 8-hour trip workable. Houseboat overnight cruises hold AC-bias from mid-month. Hotel rates drop 20-25 percent versus February peak: Raviz Resort Kollam ₹11-19k, Holiday Inn Express ₹5-9k, Nani Hotel Kollam ₹2.5-4k. Kollam Junction railway full schedules — KSRTC bus to Alleppey ₹70 (2.5 hours), to Trivandrum ₹85 (2 hours), to Kochi ₹160 (3.5 hours). Last comfortable window before April pushes the trip into endurance mode.
Why March scores 8.0/10
Weather
Last cool month. 25-33C. Hotel rates slide 20 percent. SWTD cruise daily.
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What to do in Kollam this March
- 1Munroe Island extended canoe tour
- 2Ashtamudi Lake viewpoint cruises
- 3Local eatery trail in villages
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Budget backwater seekers
- ✓Solo travelers
- ✓Off-season 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. |
| February | 10.0/10 | Driest month. 24-32C. Munroe Island canoe trips at year-best. SWTD cruise daily. |
| Marchviewing | 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 March
- ▸Moisture-wicking shirt
- ▸Sun hat and glasses
- ▸Water shoes
- ▸Lightweight rain jacket
- ▸Water bottle (1.5L)
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