Is Kannur safe for kids in December?

Yes, Kannur is rated 4/5 for families.

December · Kerala

Kannur

5/5 · Peak Season

5/5

Peak Season

Kannur in December

Q: Is December a good time to visit Kannur?

Kannur scores 5/5 in December. December at Kannur: 22–30°C on the Malabar coast. Peak Theyyam ritual season — village temple grounds active through the cool nights..

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December at Kannur: 22–30°C on the Malabar coast. Peak Theyyam ritual season — village temple grounds active through the cool nights.

Why December scores 5/5

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Weather

December at Kannur: 22–30°C on the Malabar coast. Peak Theyyam ritual season — village temple grounds active through the cool nights.

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Roads & Access

self drive: Hatchback fine. road condition: Good NH66 and city roads. public transport: Train and bus. Good connectivity.. from nearest city: Airport 25km. Railway station in city.. last km difficulty: easy

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 4/5. km: 3. has er: true. ambulance 108: true. nearest hospital: Kannur Government Hospital. Multiple private.

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Network

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

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Kids

Kid-friendly (4/5) — Theyyam is visually stunning, Drive-in beach is unique, Fort exploration, Great food

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 Kannur: 22-32°C, peak Theyyam ritual season runs through the Malabar villages. Drive-in Muzhappilangad Beach is at its hardest-packed sand.
February	5/5	February at Kannur: 23-32°C, Theyyam season in full flow in village shrines across North Malabar. Drive-in Muzhappilangad beach hard-packed for vehicles.
March	4/5	March at Kannur: 25–33°C, last stretch of the Theyyam season in some shrines. Malabar beaches still enjoyable — sea breeze tempers the rising coastal humidity.
April	3/5	April at Kannur: 26-34C. Theyyam season winding down, some performances still on; beaches humid but drive-in sands still drive-able.
May	3/5	May at Kannur: 27–34°C, humid Malabar coast. Theyyam season tails off early-May — drive-in beach doable, ritual calendar thin.
June	2/5	—
July	2/5	—
August	2/5	—
September	3/5	September at Kannur: 24-30C. Theyyam season not yet started; Portuguese forts and drive-in beach workable between showers.
October	4/5	October at Kannur: 24–31°C, Malabar monsoon winding down, Theyyam season yet to start. Shoulder — beaches workable, peak ritual and fort tourism lands Dec–Feb.
November	5/5	November at Kannur: 24–32°C on the Malabar coast. Theyyam ritual season approaches, beaches and Portuguese forts fully dry.
Decemberviewing	5/5	December at Kannur: 22–30°C on the Malabar coast. Peak Theyyam ritual season — village temple grounds active through the cool nights.

Practical Details

How to reach

Airport 25km. Railway station in city.. Roads: Good NH66 and city roads. Self-drive: Hatchback fine. Public transport: Train and bus. Good connectivity.. Last stretch: easy

Difficulty

easy

Budget tier

budget

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