Vaikom, India: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Vaikom, India? If you're planning to go to Vaikom, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Vaikom, India

Based on the climate and weather in Vaikom, the best time to go is February. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Vaikom, India by month

January

January here is mild and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Long skirts
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Socks
Dresses
Pants or jeans
Standard footwear

February

If you vacation in Vaikom during February, you are likely to find that it is balmy and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 50s F (mid 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long and short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Shorts or short pants
Dresses
Light footwear
Sunscreen lotion
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Skirts

March

March is mild and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts or short pants
Skirts
Waterproof footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Dresses
Light footwear
Rain coat
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear

April

April is warm. Temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about a third of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Skirts
Umbrella
Dresses
Light footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts
Rain coat
Shorts or short pants

May

May in Vaikom is mild and somewhat stormy. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 70s F (low 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Shorts or short pants
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Light footwear
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Long and short sleeve shirts

June

If you vacation in Vaikom during June, you are likely to find that it is balmy. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (high 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 80 and 90% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain most days.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Shorts or short pants
Rain coat
Dresses
Umbrella
If you're going to the beach, bathing suits, swimwear
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Light footwear
Long and short sleeve shirts

July

In July, Vaikom is mild. Temperatures routinely are in the high 60s F (low 20s C) and a bit less than half of the time jump into the 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

This is also a rainy time for Vaikom, with most of the days of the month having rain. In July, humidity reaches as high as 90%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Umbrella
Pants or jeans
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Socks

August

In August, Vaikom is balmy. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (low 20s C) and 5-10 days this month jump into the 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

This is also a rainy time for Vaikom, with more than half of the days of the month having rain. In August, humidity reaches as high as 90%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Long skirts
Umbrella
Light jacket or fleece
Waterproof footwear
Standard footwear
Socks
Rain coat
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Dresses
Waterproof luggage

September

In September, Vaikom is mild. Temperatures routinely are in the low 60s F (low 20s C) and about half of the time jump into the 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the low 60s F (high 10s C).

This is also a rainy time for Vaikom, with several of the days of the month having rain. In September, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long skirts
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Socks
Standard footwear
Dresses
Rain coat
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella

October

October here is mild. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Pants or jeans
Socks
Waterproof footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Standard footwear
Dresses

November

November in Vaikom is balmy. Temperatures average in the low 60s F (low 20s C) during the day. It rains regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear
Rain coat
Long skirts
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Light jacket or fleece
Socks
Pants or jeans
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella

December

December is balmy. Temperatures average in the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Socks
Light jacket or fleece
Standard footwear
Long skirts
Dresses
Pants or jeans

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Vaikom, India

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Vaikom, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C, D and M
A SIM card that works in Vaikom
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing

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