Caution
Varkala in September
Kerala, India
Why September scores 2/5
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
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 4/5. km: 50. has er: false. ambulance 108: true. nearest hospital: Varkala PHC. Trivandrum (50km) for hospital.
Network
JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Good coverage.
Kids
Kid-friendly (4/5) — Cliff walk is scenic, Beach play below, Fresh juice bars along cliff, Temple visit
Elevation
15m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
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 | — |
| Septemberviewing | 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. |
| December | 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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