Is Varkala safe for kids in December?

Yes, Varkala is rated 4/5 for families.

December · Kerala

Varkala

5/5 · Peak Season

5/5

Peak Season

Varkala in December

Q: Is December a good time to visit Varkala?

Varkala scores 5/5 in December. December at Varkala: 22–30°C on the cliff beach. Peak season for yoga and Ayurveda stays — cliff-top cafes and Papanasam Beach stay busy..

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December at Varkala: 22–30°C on the cliff beach. Peak season for yoga and Ayurveda stays — cliff-top cafes and Papanasam Beach stay busy.

Why December scores 5/5

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Weather

December at Varkala: 22–30°C on the cliff beach. Peak season for yoga and Ayurveda stays — cliff-top cafes and Papanasam Beach stay busy.

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Roads & Access

self drive: Hatchback fine. road condition: Good NH road. public transport: Train to Varkala station. Auto to cliff.. from nearest city: Trivandrum 50km (1.5hr). last km difficulty: easy

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Safety & Emergency

Safety: 4/5. km: 50. has er: false. ambulance 108: true. nearest hospital: Varkala PHC. Trivandrum (50km) for 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) — Cliff walk is scenic, Beach play below, Fresh juice bars along cliff, Temple visit

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Elevation

15m — Low altitude, no issues

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 Varkala: 22-32°C, calm Arabian Sea below the cliff, strong yoga-retreat season along the north cliff. Peak tourism — cliff-edge cafes run at full capacity.
February	5/5	February at Varkala: 23-32°C, cliff-beach peak season — Papanasam sunrise dips, yoga shalas full, and the clifftop promenade lively till late. Stays book out on weekends.
March	4/5	March at Varkala: 25–33°C, cliff beach and ayurveda stays still working. International season winding down — better rates, yoga classes less packed than Jan–Feb.
April	3/5	April at Varkala: 26-33C. Cliff views and yoga scene still on; season winding down, many cafes closing for monsoon by month end.
May	3/5	May at Varkala: 27–33°C, humid cliff with rough pre-monsoon sea. Yoga shalas quieter, rates lower — shoulder, swimming often flagged.
June	2/5	—
July	2/5	—
August	2/5	—
September	2/5	—
October	3/5	October at Varkala: 24–31°C, SW monsoon retreating. Cliff shacks reopening, yoga restarting — shoulder, sea still rough, flags up most days.
November	4/5	November at Varkala: 23–31°C, cliff beach and ayurveda stays reopening for season. Shoulder to peak — better rates than Dec–Jan international rush.
Decemberviewing	5/5	December at Varkala: 22–30°C on the cliff beach. Peak season for yoga and Ayurveda stays — cliff-top cafes and Papanasam Beach stay busy.

Practical Details

How to reach

Trivandrum 50km (1.5hr). Roads: Good NH road. Self-drive: Hatchback fine. Public transport: Train to Varkala station. Auto to cliff.. Last stretch: easy

Elevation

15m

Difficulty

easy

Budget tier

mid-range

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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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