Caution
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum) in August
Kerala, India
Why August scores 2/5
Roads & Access
self drive: Hatchback fine. road condition: City roads. Well-maintained.. public transport: Bus, auto, taxi. Good city transport.. from nearest city: Airport 6km. Major railway hub.. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 5/5. km: 1. has er: true. ambulance 108: true. nearest hospital: Trivandrum Medical College. SAT Hospital. Multiple private.. response time min: 10
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Excellent.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Zoo is well-maintained, Napier Museum for natural history, Palace with horse figurines, Kovalam Beach nearby
Elevation
10m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | January at Thiruvananthapuram: 22-32°C, dry winter, peak season for Padmanabhaswamy darshan queues. Museum complex and zoo comfortable on foot through the day. |
| February | 5/5 | February in Trivandrum: 23-32°C, dry capital weather — Padmanabhaswamy temple queues steady, museum-palace precinct walkable, zoo and botanical gardens at peak visitor month. |
| March | 4/5 | March in Trivandrum: 25–34°C, Padmanabhaswamy darshan and palace tours workable morning-only. Kerala capital humidity rising — pace city stops with long coffee breaks. |
| April | 3/5 | April at Trivandrum: 26-34C. Padmanabhaswamy darshan and museums fine; zoo and palace walks workable early, midday feels close and humid. |
| May | 3/5 | May at Trivandrum: 27–34°C, humid capital. Padmanabhaswamy and museums doable if you stay indoors midday — shoulder, pre-monsoon sticky. |
| June | 2/5 | — |
| July | 2/5 | — |
| Augustviewing | 2/5 | — |
| September | 3/5 | September at Trivandrum: 24-30C. Padmanabhaswamy darshan and museums fine; monsoon retreating so outdoor stretches between showers open up. |
| October | 4/5 | October in Trivandrum: 24–31°C, monsoon tail clearing, palaces and zoo workable. Shoulder — Padmanabhaswamy queues thinner than Dec, pace city circuits in morning. |
| November | 5/5 | November at Trivandrum: 24–32°C in Kerala's capital. Northeast monsoon tapering, Padmanabhaswamy temple and museum district dry and walkable. |
| December | 5/5 | December at Trivandrum: 22–30°C in Kerala's capital. Northeast monsoon done, Padmanabhaswamy temple and museum district at peak season. |
Practical Details
How to reach
Airport 6km. Major railway hub.. Roads: City roads. Well-maintained.. Self-drive: Hatchback fine. Public transport: Bus, auto, taxi. Good city transport.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
10m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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