Sea temperatures, water sports and vacation activities near Kollam Beach, India

Water temperatures throughout the year and general information about Kollam Beach...

Kollam Beach is a beach in India. The water temperature around Kollam Beach changes slightly throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 24.6°C (76.2°F) in July up to 30°C (86.1°F) in the month of April, as shown in the graph below. The average water temperature throughout the year is 28°C (82°F) and the best time for water activities is spring, since Kollam Beach is located in the northern hemisphere.
Hover over the bars to see temperature for each month in Celsius and Fahrenheit.

What is the current water temperature at Kollam Beach?

The current water temperature in the month of May at Kollam Beach is approximately:

Are there surf spots near by?

Not too many surf spots are close to Kollam Beach. A spot that might be worth checking out is Kovalam, which is more than 43.1km (26.8miles) away from Kollam Beach. Click here to check out more information on Kovalam and its water temperature. If you don't mind the long drive, you can also check out Hikkaduwa, which is 307.4km (190.9miles) away from Kollam Beach. Another good surfspot is Hikkaduwa, located approximately 307.4km (190.9miles) from Kollam Beach.

Are there any other nice beaches in close proximity to Kollam Beach?

Yes, there are more nice beaches in close proximity to Kollam Beach. The closest one is Thirumullavaram Beach, which is 2.8km (1.7miles) away from Kollam Beach. Another fun beach near Kollam Beach is Thekkumbhagam-Kappil Beach, which is 8.9km (5.5miles) away.

What wetsuit is recommended for Kollam Beach?

The water temperature at Kollam Beach is extremely warm, reaching up to 30°C (86°F) in the months of March, April, and May. During this time, in the spring, a wetsuit is usually not required for surfing, swimming, snorkelling, or scuba diving . However, during summer, water temperatures come down to nearly 25°C (76°F). During this season, a light wetsuit top or a jumpsuit might be required to stay in the water for more than half an hour, but some might even be fine without a rashguard or 1mm top . For very chilly conditions and cold mornings/evenings, it might be better to have a thin wetsuit or jumpsuit.

How is the scuba diving and fishing near Kollam Beach?

Due to relatively large sea temperature changes throughout the year, fishing and Scuba diving conditions vary a lot depending on the season. The temperature ranges from 25 to 30°C (76-85°F) during summer. Bigeye Tuna, Blackfin Tuna, King Mackerel, Spotted Seatrout, and White Marlin love this temperature range. Nevertheless, the conditions usually change during spring when temperatures go up to 25 to 30°C (77-86°F). Fish which can frequently be found in waters of this temperature range include: Bonefish, Permit, Red Drum, and Tarpon.

Directions to Kollam Beach: How do I get there?

Please follow the directions in the map below.

Interesting facts about Kollam Beach...

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