Is Kollam safe for kids in March?

Yes, Kollam is rated 4/5 for families.

March · Kerala

Kollam

4/5 · Good Time

4/5

Good Time

Kollam in March

Q: Is March a good time to visit Kollam?

Kollam scores 4/5 in March. 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..

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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.

Why March scores 4/5

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Weather

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.

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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.
Marchviewing	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.
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

4/5

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March at Kumarakom: 25–33°C, Vembanad Lake houseboats still pleasant though Siberian birds have largely left. Shoulder to peak — premium stays cheaper than Dec–Jan.

Munnar

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March at Munnar: 12–26°C, tea estates green, Eravikulam tahrs active. Shoulder to peak — quieter than April–May school break, homestay rates reasonable.

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March at Vagamon: 15–28°C, pine forests and paragliding meadows clear. Shoulder — weekend Kochi crowds real, weekdays you get the meadows mostly to yourself.

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March at Thekkady: 16–30°C, Periyar lake boat safaris still productive at elephants' drinking hours. Spice plantations aromatic in dry air — shoulder to peak, book ahead for weekends.

Cherai Beach

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March at Cherai: 25–33°C, long sands and dolphin sightings continue though swims feel warm by afternoon. Thinner than Feb peak — family stays easier to book.

Kozhikode (Calicut)

4/5

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March at Kozhikode: 25–33°C, Malabar food trail and Kappad beach workable. Coastal humidity climbing — biryani lunches over long walking tours.

Kochi (Fort Kochi)

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March at Fort Kochi: 25–33°C, Chinese Fishing Nets and heritage lanes workable early and evening. Biennale has wound down; humidity rising — cafe-hopping over long walks.

Alleppey (Alappuzha)

4/5

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March on the Alleppey backwaters: 25–33°C, houseboats still pleasant at dawn and dusk but midday sun bites. Shoulder to peak — canal breezes help, AC houseboats worth it.

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