Fair
Kollam in May
Kerala, India
May at Kollam: 27–34°C, humid Ashtamudi shore. 8-hour cruise to Alleppey runs but sticky — workable, not the clear post-monsoon view.
Why May scores 3/5
Weather
May at Kollam: 27–34°C, humid Ashtamudi shore. 8-hour cruise to Alleppey runs but sticky — workable, not the clear post-monsoon view.
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
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. km: 3. has er: true. ambulance 108: true. nearest hospital: Kollam District Hospital
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good coverage.
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)
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. |
| Mayviewing | 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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