Is Kollam safe for kids in December?

Yes, Kollam is rated 4/5 for families.

December · Kerala

Kollam

5/5 · Peak Season

5/5

Peak Season

Kollam in December

Q: Is December a good time to visit Kollam?

Kollam scores 5/5 in December. 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..

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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.

Why December scores 5/5

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Weather

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.

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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.
October	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.
Decemberviewing	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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December at Kumarakom: 22–30°C on Vembanad Lake. Siberian migratory birds settling in, backwater resorts and houseboats at peak occupancy.

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December at Thekkady: 14–24°C at 900m. Periyar Lake boat safaris at their most reliable — elephants gather at waterholes in the dry month.

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December at Eravikulam: 8-20°C, post-monsoon clarity on tahr slopes. Solid window — trails firm, visibility returning after September reopening.

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December at Silent Valley: 14-26°C, dry rainforest trails and clear canopy views. Solid window — permits steady, wildlife visibility improving through winter.

Cherai Beach

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December at Cherai: 22–30°C on the island beach. Dolphin sightings common in the estuary, Chinese fishing nets most photogenic at low tide.

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December at Kozhikode: 22–30°C, Malabar at its winter best. Biryani and halwa lanes busy into the evenings as the beach promenade cools off.

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