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Thrissur in December
Kerala, India
December at Thrissur: 22-32°C, dry temple-town days and comfortable cultural-capital walks. Works well — pre-Pooram lull, April remains the showpiece.
Why December scores 4/5
Weather
December at Thrissur: 22-32°C, dry temple-town days and comfortable cultural-capital walks. Works well — pre-Pooram lull, April remains the showpiece.
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine. road condition: Good NH. public transport: Trains and buses. Frequent service.. from nearest city: Kochi 55km (1.5hr). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. km: 3. has er: true. ambulance 108: true. nearest hospital: Thrissur Government Medical College
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Excellent.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Pooram festival is spectacular for all ages, Zoo and museum, Sweet shops, Cultural events
Elevation
20m — Low altitude, no issues
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 | 4/5 | January at Thrissur: 22-32°C, dry pre-Pooram lull with temples open dawn to dusk. Solid cultural window — April Pooram is the showpiece. |
| February | 4/5 | February at Thrissur: 22-33°C, dry cultural-capital days and temples open dawn to dusk. Works well — pre-Pooram lull, crowds thinner than April peak. |
| March | 4/5 | March at Thrissur: 25–35°C, temple towns and Kerala Mural Institute walks best before noon. Pooram buildup visible in the streets — big festival usually lands April/May. |
| April | 5/5 | Thrissur Pooram month — Kerala's biggest temple festival. 26–35°C by day, 100 elephants line up at Vadakkunnathan temple, panchavadyam drums, all-night fireworks. |
| May | 5/5 | May at Thrissur: 25-34°C, Thrissur Pooram month — Kerala's biggest temple festival brings a full elephant line-up at Vadakkunnathan, panchavadyam drums, and all-night fireworks. |
| June | 2/5 | — |
| July | 2/5 | — |
| August | 2/5 | — |
| September | 3/5 | September at Thrissur: 23-30C. Pooram is long over but temples and heritage lanes fine; showers still frequent, sound-and-light events weather-dependent. |
| October | 3/5 | October at Thrissur: 24–31°C, post-SW monsoon. Temple complex and town walks run — workable, Pooram is April so culture is baseline, not peak. |
| November | 4/5 | November at Thrissur: 22–31°C, temple circuits and Kerala Mural Institute workable with northeast monsoon cooling. Shoulder — peak Pooram buildup is April/May. |
| Decemberviewing | 4/5 | December at Thrissur: 22-32°C, dry temple-town days and comfortable cultural-capital walks. Works well — pre-Pooram lull, April remains the showpiece. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Kochi 55km (1.5hr). Roads: Good NH. Self-drive: Hatchback fine. Public transport: Trains and buses. Frequent service.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
20m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
budget
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