Is Kollam safe for kids in October?

Yes, Kollam is rated 4/5 for families.

October · Kerala

Kollam

4/5 · Good Time

4/5

Good Time

Kollam in October

Q: Is October a good time to visit Kollam?

Kollam scores 4/5 in October. October at Kollam: 24–31°C, Ashtamudi Lake full post-monsoon, the 8-hour Alleppey cruise back in regular rotation. Shoulder to peak — canoe tours pleasant..

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October at Kollam: 24–31°C, Ashtamudi Lake full post-monsoon, the 8-hour Alleppey cruise back in regular rotation. Shoulder to peak — canoe tours pleasant.

Why October scores 4/5

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Weather

October at Kollam: 24–31°C, Ashtamudi Lake full post-monsoon, the 8-hour Alleppey cruise back in regular rotation. Shoulder to peak — canoe tours pleasant.

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Roads & Access

self drive: Hatchback fine. road condition: Good NH roads. public transport: Trains to Kollam Junction. KSRTC buses frequent.. from nearest city: Trivandrum 70km (1.5hr). Alleppey 85km (2hr). last km difficulty: easy

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 4/5. km: 3. has er: true. ambulance 108: true. nearest hospital: Kollam District Hospital

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Network

JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good coverage.

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Kids

Kid-friendly (4/5) — Authentic village experience, 8-hour cruise is an adventure, Munroe Island canoes, Affordable

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	January at Kollam: 22-32°C, dry lake weather on Ashtamudi. The 8-hour Kollam-Alleppey cruise runs daily; book the DTPC ferry a day ahead.
February	5/5	February at Kollam: 23-32°C, dry Ashtamudi backwaters — the 8-hour canoe cruise to Alleppey runs daily and Munroe Island canals stay clear of weed.
March	4/5	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.
April	3/5	April at Kollam: 26-34C. Ashtamudi cruises and Munroe Island canoes still run; the long 8-hour Alleppey backwater haul feels longer in humid heat.
May	3/5	May at Kollam: 27–34°C, humid Ashtamudi shore. 8-hour cruise to Alleppey runs but sticky — workable, not the clear post-monsoon view.
June	2/5	—
July	2/5	—
August	2/5	—
September	3/5	September at Kollam: 24-30C. Ashtamudi cruises and Munroe canoes run; backwaters full and green, showers interrupt but rarely cancel.
Octoberviewing	4/5	October at Kollam: 24–31°C, Ashtamudi Lake full post-monsoon, the 8-hour Alleppey cruise back in regular rotation. Shoulder to peak — canoe tours pleasant.
November	4/5	November at Kollam: 23–31°C, Ashtamudi Lake full, Munroe Island canoe rides pleasant, Alleppey cruise running. Solid backwater window before Dec premium.
December	5/5	December at Kollam: 22–30°C on Ashtamudi Lake. Munroe Island canoe trips at their best, the 8-hour cruise to Alleppey books out fast.

Practical Details

How to reach

Trivandrum 70km (1.5hr). Alleppey 85km (2hr). Roads: Good NH roads. Self-drive: Hatchback fine. Public transport: Trains to Kollam Junction. KSRTC buses frequent.. Last stretch: easy

Difficulty

easy

Budget tier

budget

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Kumarakom

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October at Kumarakom: 24–31°C, Vembanad Lake brimming, Siberian birds starting to arrive. Solid pre-peak window — premium stays cheaper than Dec–Jan rates.

Munnar

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October at Munnar: 14-24°C, tea estates washed emerald post-monsoon — Eravikulam reopens, Anamudi views clear, and the Kurinji hills start the walk into their bloom year.

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October at Vagamon: 14-25°C, post-monsoon pine meadows at their greenest — paragliding season resumes, rolling grassland trails dry out, and sunset from Thangal Para stays clear.

Thekkady (Periyar)

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October at Thekkady: 15-27°C, Periyar reopens post-monsoon — lake boat safaris run both shifts, elephant herds visible from the water, and spice-plantation trails firm underfoot.

Eravikulam National Park

4/5

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October at Eravikulam: 10–22°C, park reopens after monsoon closure, Nilgiri tahrs visible on grassy slopes. Shoulder — peak Neelakurinji years aside, Nov–Feb draws bigger crowds.

Kozhikode (Calicut)

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October at Kozhikode: 24–32°C, post-monsoon Malabar cooling, Kappad beach calmer. Shoulder — biryani trail workable, peak food-tour season builds Nov–Feb.

Kochi (Fort Kochi)

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October at Fort Kochi: 24–31°C, post-monsoon humidity lifting, Chinese Fishing Nets working their rhythm. Shoulder — biennale years aside, peak is Dec–Feb.

Alleppey (Alappuzha)

4/5

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October in Alleppey: 24–31°C, monsoon hangover clearing, backwaters fuller than peak winter. Solid conditions — peak houseboat season builds through Nov–Feb.

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