Is January the Underrated Month for a Homestay in Thrissur?

Everyone always goes to Kerala during Christmas, but half the holiday is spent stuck in traffic. If you can delay your holiday a few weeks everything will be much more relaxed and January could just be the best month to go.

No Crowds

With everyone gone after the New Year rush, everything will be much calmer. There will be no long lines at restaurants and temples. Your host will finally have some time to relax with you and provide you with directions. If you’re looking for the best time to go, then January is perfect.

• Fewer people waiting at temples
• Calm roads
• Rooms available
• Free time with your host

Weather

The weather can come as a shock to many people. It can be very bright with the temperatures in the low 30s. It gets cooler in the evenings with temperatures around the low 20s. It can be a bit chilly in the mornings but a light layer will work perfectly. The humidity will also drop. You won’t feel like you’re walking around feeling like you have a damp towel on. There will rarely be any rain.

• Bright and dry days
• Cool mornings
• Less humidity
• Little rain

Not Quite Off-Peak

Whilst it’s not really off-peak, the month is the end of the busy period. If you’re looking for a more off-peak holiday in Kerala with less people and more room for negotiation, then the months after the New Year are a surprise.

Farm stay

Whilst there will be no difference between a hotel room in July or January, the farm will be different. Many of the paddy fields will be cut or being cut around this time. Within a few weeks you’ll see the fields change colour to become golden and then cut. In the mornings there will be a lovely grassy smell.

If you’ve been searching for a Farm house in Thrissur then January is the perfect time.

What is Sukrutham Farmstay?

Sukrutham Farmstay is an actual working farm. It’s very different from a resort with a farm theme. You will eat things that have been grown and cooked locally. You will walk around the fields rather than looking out from your balcony. Your hosts will be friendly and chatty.

Most people will search Homestay in Thrissur and imagine that it will be a spare room in a house. This is much more than that. The weather is very mild, meaning that you can use the whole property.

• Working farm
• Home cooking
• Friendly local hosts
• Relaxed pace

A Comparison

Below is a comparison of the season.

Things to do

Thrissur has plenty of things to do. The Vadakkunnathan Temple will be a must. The Peechi Dam is lovely for a relaxed evening. Athirappilly Falls is worth the drive but the water flow will be much gentler in the winter.

• Vadakkunnathan Temple
• Peechi Dam sunset
• Athirappilly Falls
• Kalamandalam Arts

Little Tips

If your dates fall around Republic Day or a long weekend then book in advance. These dates fill up very quickly.

• Book in advance
• Jacket
• Light cottons
• Morning walks
• Ask if they can cook
• Have a rest day

What People are Up To

More and more people are looking for relaxing holidays. Many are travelling in the quieter months. Short midweek breaks are becoming popular due to nicer prices and no one fighting for a view.

• Trendy relaxing holidays
• Farm stays are popular
• Short midweek breaks
• Preferred in the quieter months

Quick FAQs

When is the best time to go to Thrissur? 

The best months are October to February with January in the middle.

Is it too hot/cold in January? 

No! The days are warm and dry with cool mornings.

Will there be any rain? 

Rarely! You can plan your outdoors with ease.

Can we go on a farm and stay with our family? 

Yes! Families, couples and groups are all welcome.

Should I book in advance? 

Yes. Especially on weekends and holiday dates.

Final Thoughts

January is not showy which is probably why people avoid it. The weather is nice, the roads are quieter and the countryside will look its best. If you’re looking for a Farm house in Thrissur that feels more real then Sukrutham Farmstay is a great place to start.