Je suis actuellement dans le Sud du Sri Lanka et je me dirige vers le Kerala a la mi-aout. Je me demande comment est la plage dans les environs de Kovalam en ce moment. Je sais que c est la fin des moussons et la basse saison. Peut-on se baigner aisement, est-ce ensoleille? Ici, au Sri Lanka, la mer et le climat sont vraiment differents si l on se trouve a l est ou au sud...
j ai passe les trois derniers jours dans le sud du Kerala entre Kanyakumari (Tamil Nadu) et Varkala donc je peux te renseigner sur le temps : il fait chaud et beau et je n ai encore pas eu la moindre goutte de pluie depuis que je suis ici !
Concernant la plage, pour celle de Kovalam, n y etant pas allee, je ne peux te dire si l on peut s y baigner... Par contre, je sais qu a Varkala c est possible mais seulement sur de petites portions de plage, la mer etant tres dangereuse durant la mousson...
Peut-etre quelqu un pourra te donner des informations plus precises sur Kovalam !
"Au moins une fois par an, ou aussi souvent que possible, allez quelque part où vous n’êtes jamais allé auparavant." Dalai Lama
En fait, je compte me rendre plus precisement a Varkala... A quoi ca ressemble, y a-t-il beaucoup de touristes et d animation ou c est plutot desert? Merci pour l info!
Varkala est un endroit que je trouve bien plaisant, ideal pour se reposer quelques jours !
Tu arriveras a Varkala meme, que ce soit par bus ou par train et de la tu rejoindras Varkala beach qui doit se situer a 2.5 km. L ideal c est de prendre un rickshaw : si tu as une reservation quelque part il te menera au plus pres de ton hotel (ce qui risque d etre plus difficile avec un bus sachant que le long de la falaise tu trouves majoritairement de petits sentiers), si tu comptes improviser explique lui quel genre d hotel tu recherches et il t en trouvera bien un ! Precise que tu souhaites etre pres de la "cliff" (la falaise donc) ou sont rassembles la plupart des hotels, restaurants, cafes, boutiques etc.
De la tu auras acces a la plage, il y en a plusieurs le long de la cote.
Niveau culture... Pas grand chose a visiter ici bien sur, excepte peut-etre le temple (pour y aller tu demandes juste Temple Junction ou tu remontes la Beach Road) mais je ne saurais te dire puisque je n y suis pas allee. Je me demande d ailleurs si je n ai pas lu qu il etait interdit aux non hindous...
Par rapport a ce que j ai vu precedemment (Tamil Nadu), c est beaucoup plus touristique bien sur. Neanmoins c est la basse saison a cette epoque donc je dirais que c est moyennement touristique. Ce n est pas desert mais pas non plus bonde de monde, ce que je trouve assez ideal !
Au niveau de l animation, pas grand-chose... Tous les restos et boutiques ne sont pas ouverts (mais il y en a suffisamment comme ca !) et si j ai pu voir que des spectacles de kathakali avaient lieu et que bien sur les massages sont a l honneur, c est bien tout... (mais je n ai peut etre pas tout vu non plus ^^)
Voila, j espere avoir repondu a tes questions !!
"Au moins une fois par an, ou aussi souvent que possible, allez quelque part où vous n’êtes jamais allé auparavant." Dalai Lama
varkala est extremement touristique mais l'endroit a du charme ... cependant la haute saison est finie - decembre/janvier - donc les prix sont interessant . Si tu veux une bonne adresse : le Bohemian Masala , un petit "eco village " et petites huttes on ne peut plus sympatique .
Depuis Varkala junction, tu demandes le bus pour Kappil (5 rs). Pas facile car impossible pour toi de le déchiffrer sur les bus !! donc insister auprès des locaux en prononcant le mot magique!
Arrivée, tu demandes pour l'hébergement. facile à trouver. le coin est tout petit.
tu as 300 metres de plages (voir carte Kappil beach) pour toi toute seule (quasi)
des petits bungalows (au nombre de 3/4 max !!, dont 2 en blancs, 2 en bleus ) avec vue sur la plage 50m.
(les villageois viennent se promener avant le coucher du soleil, le reste du temps la plage est déserte).
cette endroit est géré par 2 familles dont une vit tout pret et tu peux prendre tes repas chez eux.
(les bungalows peints en bleus leurs appartiennent)
en 2008, ils louaient le bungalows 250 rs/jour. et chaque repas/petits dej 25 rs. ambiance familliale. repas devant la télé
en regardant les reality shows indiens :))
Ils sont super adorables et super accueillants...
Pour tes courses, tu as sur la route, derrière 2/3 petites boutiques pas plus...
et si tu as besoin de plus tu descends à Varkala ou mieux tu remontes un peu à Paravoor (tu leur empruntes un vélo).
rien à voir avec la foule présente sur le cliff à Varkala avec ce passage obligé devant cette file ininterrompue de 30/40 boutiques/restos en tout genre présents, avant de descendre sur la plage (par ailleurs bondées en pleine saison !!)
Bonjour,
Je ne peux répondre à ta question mais je serai intéressé par le moyen que tu vas utiliser pour passer du SRI LANKA en INDE DU SUD.
J'envisage de faire un trajet identique au printemps prochain. Merci d'avance et bonne chance pour la suite de ton voyage.
Je pense que le seul moyen actuellement est par avion, car depuis la guerre, il n y a plus de transport par bateau pour s y rendre. De mon cote, j ai pris un vol Colombo-Trivandrum avec Sri Lanka Airlines. C est assez cher, mais je tenais vraiment a me rendre en Inde. Il s agit d un aller-retour puisque je repars de Colombo pour le Canada est il m a coute 340$ CAN.
Bonjour et merci beaucoup pour l'info. C'est ce que je pensais mais les choses évoluent et je pensais qu'en étant sur place tu avais pu avoir des infos plus récentes.
Je te souhaite un bon voyage.
Varkala est un endroit que je trouve bien plaisant, ideal pour se reposer quelques jours !
Niveau culture... Pas grand chose a visiter ici bien sur, excepte peut-etre le temple (pour y aller tu demandes juste Temple Junction ou tu remontes la Beach Road) mais je ne saurais te dire puisque je n y suis pas allee. Je me demande d ailleurs si je n ai pas lu qu il etait interdit aux non hindous...
Non le temple n'est pas interdit aux non hindoux, et c'est certainement la seule chose interessante à varkala, il ne faut surtout pas le manquer ce temple !
petite précision : comme de partout en Inde, il est préférable de chercher son hotel tout seul et ne pas faire appel aux rikchows
Sinon, Varkala est une jolie ville balnéaire pour se reposer..... et pleins de touristes !
Le poisson est délicieux et vraiment pas cher
Dans le but de faire un trip mixte 10 j dans une province du nord (trek, découverte) puis 10j pour se reposer à la plage Il y a t-il des coins de la côte qui…
Une question un peu osée et peut être trop optimiste: durant un séjour de 3 semaines au Rajasthan en Août prochain, est-il utopique de se faire une virée…
Nous aimerions visiter georgetown et les belles plages de langkawi de mi septembre à début octobre mais avons peur de nous retrouver dans une étuve 🥵
Merci à ceux qui pourraient partager leur vécu !
Mitisi
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We're leaving on June 19th for an 8-day road trip in South Iceland. I've heard that even in summer, it's cold and the weather can change several times a day. Should we mainly pack winter gear, like a K-Way, fleece, down jacket, beanie, etc.?
For those who’ve experienced it, what’s the weather like in Shanghai at the end of December?
I’ve heard it’s cold, but coming from France, is the winter milder than in Lyon, for example?
I’m tempted to spend the Christmas holidays in Shanghai and the surrounding areas (Nanjing, Suzhou) with my family—kids are 11 and 2. It’d be a bummer if the little one catches a cold over there.
Generally, is this a good time for simple family visits to the main spots, restaurants in the city, indoor heating, and outdoor walks?
Hi everyone, I’m planning a trip to Mauritius—anyone have advice on when to go? I’m thinking April, May, or June for my stay. Which month would you recommend for the best beach weather, sunbathing, and exploring the island? Thanks!
Hi,
we’re planning to travel through Patagonia (Chile and Argentina) in February and March 2027.
From a seasonal and weather perspective, at that time of year and with hiking as our main activity, is it better to explore Patagonia from south to north or the other way around?
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I’ve planned a three-week itinerary for this summer, from August 9 to 27, in Sri Lanka:
Negombo – 1 night
Sigiriya and the Cultural Triangle – 4 nights
Kandy – 2 nights
Ella – 3 nights
Tangalle – 6 nights
Colombo Airport – 1 night
I know this isn’t the ideal time for the south since the beach conditions aren’t great, but we’ve booked a hotel with a pool and won’t be swimming in the sea. We want to relax after all the travel since we’re bringing our two kids, aged 6 and 8.
I know the east would be better, but (i) I’m struggling to find suitable accommodation, and (ii) it adds a lot of travel time, and my kids can only handle about 3 hours at a stretch.
I looked into Arugam Bay, but it’s a 7-hour trip back to Colombo from there.
I’ve checked every weather site imaginable, but they don’t all agree. Do you think we’ll spend our whole trip in the rain, or is the monsoon in the south mostly limited to the sea, as I’ve read?
I’m worried about ending up in the middle of a natural disaster with my two young kids, given recent events.
hi
After reading quite a few posts and buying a guidebook, I’m still struggling to finalize my suitcase.
Given that we’ll be visiting both islands during our road trip and suitcases aren’t exactly expandable,
I’ve noted that temperatures can be changeable—but should I pack more winter clothes than summer ones?
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We’ve decided to go to Skopelos for 2 weeks at the end of April. What kind of weather should we expect? Any special things to know about this remote island?
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Hi there. On my itinerary from São Luís to Jericoacoara, I’ll be passing through the Lençóis. Is there any point stopping there this time of year? Apparently, the lagoons are dry, but aside from the lagoons, is the surrounding landscape still interesting enough to warrant a 1- or 2-day stop? Thanks in advance for your help.
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We’ve booked our flight tickets and we’re leaving from October 29th to November 13th for Mauritius.
I just reserved our accommodation in Cap Malheureux.
We’re used to hot and especially very sunny destinations like Oman, Jordan, Uzbekistan...
If you can reassure me about the period—can we expect sunny weather? I’m really dreaming of discovering Le Morne Brabant under beautiful sunshine...
Thanks
Hi everyone,
I need to go to Sri Lanka at the end of January.
I’ve seen that many roads, hotels, and parks were closed after the cyclone, which unfortunately caused a lot of damage.
Does anyone have more information?
Would it be wiser to postpone our trip?
Thanks, Alain.
Hi,
I’m planning a trip to Oman, probably the first half of February to avoid the extreme heat and Ramadan.
But after checking various weather sites and reading accounts, I’m a bit worried about rain, which can apparently be frequent and heavy in February. I’d love to hear from travelers or locals who’ve been there recently.
What would be the ideal month to explore Oman without extreme heat or rain? November?
Also, it’s best to avoid visiting the wadis on weekends—does that mean Saturday and Sunday?
This year, 2026, I can only get away in April and May. I never travel during these months usually, and from what I know, they aren’t the best for India. But in such a big country, there are always spots that are better than others weather-wise.
Which region would you recommend?
Given that I’ve already traveled quite a bit in this country, and in any case, I’ll be discovering places I don’t know yet. No need for a major tourist hotspot or luxury comfort.
Hi everyone,
We’d love to return to India next year for 3 weeks (we visited Rajasthan about fifteen years ago). Unfortunately, we’re tied to traveling in September, and our initial plan was to explore Himachal Pradesh. However, it seems like that might not be the best month for this region.
Could you share your experiences from that time of year in Shimla, Manali, Dharamsala, or even the Spiti Valley—in short, anywhere in Himachal Pradesh? Otherwise, which region of India would you recommend for a September trip?
Thanks so much!
Hi everyone, I’m planning a trip from mid-January to the end of February but I just can’t make up my mind 😕
I’ve looked into a few different options: Brazil, Cambodia, and Ecuador. The last one really appeals to me, but what’s making me hesitate is the risk of our trip being a bit too rainy (literally ),
We’re more drawn to the Andes, exploring colonial cities, typical villages, markets, and a bit of the coast. We’ve already gotten a taste of this in Bolivia, Colombia, and Chile. Plus, we’d love to do part of it by car since we’re used to driving at our own pace and stopping whenever we feel like it. Anyway, time’s running out, and I need to decide so I can finalize a route and book the tickets!!
Can anyone help me make up my mind or decide to postpone it for later? But for this year, I don’t have any other time slot to travel. Thanks for reading this far! !
I’ve planned a trip to Asia for the first half of November.
I’ll arrive in Singapore at the start of November for about 3 days, and I’ll leave from Bangkok in mid-November.
In between, I’d like to gradually head north to visit some less touristy islands on the Thai coast.
Since the weather is a big risk during this period, I’d love to hear your recommendations.
I’m looking for: sunshine, snorkeling, beaches, nature / jungle in places that are easily accessible without too much transport to make the most of my trip.
Hi there,
We’re planning a trip to Chile this coming August and would love to head down to Chiloé. We’ve heard that as we go further south at this time of year, the weather gets pretty rough.
What’s the weather like in Chiloé in late August/early September? What activities can we do? And which ones become really tricky because of the weather?
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Marie
So great to be back on this forum after being away for—I don’t even know what!
I’m planning a trip to Malaysia in July with my 5-year-old son. The thing is, I’m not sure which coast to choose. AI keeps telling me east one minute and west the next. Which spot is least affected by rain during this time?
Hey everyone! 🙂
Just giving you the quick context: A group of friends and I are planning a trip to South Korea (Seoul/Busan) at the end of June/July next year. It falls right in the middle of the monsoon season, but we don’t really have other availability options.😕
I’d love to hear from people who’ve visited the country and these cities during this period—basically, is it not as bad as it sounds, or should we just cancel our tickets (we don’t mind the heat, it’s mostly the rain that scares us).
I know there are plenty of indoor activities, but do you think we’ll still manage to get a few sunny days, or will it be torrential rain for our entire 2-week trip?
The only other country we’ve visited during the rainy season is Brazil (in the northeast) around the same time, and honestly, aside from a few really annoying downpours, we had sunshine most of the time and it was awesome. That said, the climate is totally different, so I’m not sure how relevant the comparison is.
Thanks in advance to anyone who takes the time to read or reply to this post! 🙂
Hi everyone.
Not sure if guidebooks, agencies, and other tour operators are keeping up by changing their visiting hours and offerings.
Personally, I see a promising opportunity here—jumping on this adaptation to extreme climates before others do, since they’re inevitably coming.
From my own travel experience, I’ve met a few guides so far who are starting to adjust, like in Egypt, Kenya, Senegal, and elsewhere.
They avoid crowds and the hottest hours by starting their tours around 6–7 AM, when it’s cooler.
Yeah, you’ve gotta wake up early, but the payoff is so worth it. 😴
If you’ve got any great tips like this, why not discuss them in this thread and share addresses or websites where the people in charge have realized climate change is real and are adapting? 😊
Hi there,
I’m planning a trip to Namibia in 2026.
I’m torn between visiting the Fish River Canyon and the Caprivi Strip / Victoria Falls.
I’d also love your advice on the best time to travel for wildlife viewing and pleasant weather.
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I’m taking a month-long trip to northern Argentina throughout September. Buenos Aires, Iguazu, Salta, Humahuaca, Cafayate, and if time allows, La Rioja. I’m unsure about what clothes to pack. What are the temperatures like in September?
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It seems that in recent years, January and February in Bohol have seen an increase in rainy periods. Have any of you noticed this?
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Hello, We’re heading to Finnish Lapland near Rovaniemi as a family at the end of February with two kids (8 and 14 years old). We’ve got direct flights with Luxairstours. The itinerary is already set, but I’m wondering if anyone has traveled with Luxair before and knows exactly what kind of clothes they provide on the second day? The agency just told me it’s a heavy-duty cold-weather suit. I’m thinking we should get Sorel Caribou boots, maybe second-hand. Here’s what I’ve already planned:
- Thermolactyl leggings and tights from Damart for the whole family as a base layer.
- A first layer of Damart socks + Nordic Stocks socks in 70% merino wool for all four of us.
- Loose fleece layers, including some Polartec.
- Ski pants for hikes.
- For my son and me, a The North Face Himalayan down parka with a hood.
- A ski parka for my husband and my 14-year-old daughter (she *really* wants a Roxy one—I hope it’ll be warm enough).
- For myself, for the flight and the first day at Santa’s village, I’ve packed The North Face winter hiking pants, a long-sleeve merino wool top from Decathlon (thin), a fleece, and my big parka.
I’m wondering if I should just pack fleece joggers or sweatpants for the kids and my husband, at least for the first and last days, to be comfortable on the plane?
I’m also planning to buy balaclavas and neck warmers in addition to our beanies, as well as mittens for all of us. I really need advice because I have no idea—I’ve never been skiing! Also, for a 4-night, 5-day trip, should I pack a second set of base layers, like from Odlo?
Of course, I’ll be leaving cotton clothes out of the suitcase.
As you can tell, I’m someone who gets cold easily—especially my feet, hands, and ears—so that’s my biggest worry. I *don’t* want to be cold, even at -20°C during dog sledding, snowmobiling, or aurora hunting when we might be standing still. We won’t be in the city, and the kids will likely spend most of their time outside, as they usually do.
Hi there!
I’m planning a 10-day trip to Greenland in early August.
Could anyone tell me what kind of weather and temperatures to expect?
I’ve heard there are mosquitoes—is that true?
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Sunny destinations in October???
Not too much rain.
Martinique, Mexico, Dominican Republic, Mauritius, Cape Verde, or somewhere else?????
Any tips? Thanks for your help