Kollam Monsoon: What It Means for Cashew Processing and Backwater Tourism
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As of 19 October 2026, Kollam is at 26°C and patchy rain nearby, with a 25% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹114.92/L and diesel ₹103.75/L here today.
Patchy rain nearby expected through the day.
Live Air Quality in Kollam
Live Weather in Kollam Today: 26°C, Patchy rain nearby
87% humidity · down 0° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 10 AM–8 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 19 Oct, 9:34 AM IST · next refresh in ~7 min
Kollam Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹114.92 and ₹103.75
Petrol down ₹0.57 yesterday
Kollam Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:21 AM · Sunset 5:46 PM · Rahu Kalam 7:47 AM-9:12 AM
Kollam Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Dussehra/Durga Puja
Banks in Kerala are closed today (Dussehra/Durga Puja).
Weather Alerts for Kollam Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Kerala right now.
Compare Kollam with Nearby Cities
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Live Kollam Mandi Prices Today
No mandi within 150 km of Kollam has reported recently. See Kerala mandi prices → More on Kerala →
Kollam PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
369 post offices across 117 PIN codes in Kollam, Kerala.
Showing 361–369 of 369 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Vettithitta BO Pathanamthitta Division · Kerala Circle |
689696 | BO | Delivery |
|
Vilakkupara BO Pathanamthitta Division · Kerala Circle |
691312 | BO | Delivery |
|
Vilakkuvattom BO Pathanamthitta Division · Kerala Circle |
691331 | BO | Delivery |
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Vilakudy BO Pathanamthitta Division · Kerala Circle |
691508 | BO | Delivery |
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Vilanthara Jn BO Pathanamthitta Division · Kerala Circle |
690521 | BO | Delivery |
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Vilavoorkonam BO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691578 | BO | Delivery |
|
Villumala BO Pathanamthitta Division · Kerala Circle |
691310 | BO | Delivery |
|
West Kallada SO Quilon Division · Kerala Circle |
691500 | PO | Delivery |
|
Kollam SO Vadakara Division · Kerala Circle |
673307 | PO | Delivery |
Gas Price
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Kollam?
Petrol is ₹114.92/L, diesel ₹103.75/L, for Kollam. Fuel prices are revised daily and can vary slightly by station. The base crude and refinery cost is the same nationwide - state VAT and cess are what make petrol cheaper or pricier just across a state line.
Why does Kollam's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Kollam's price tracks the same international gold market and the day's USD/INR exchange rate as everywhere else in India.
Are banks open in Kollam today?
No - banks in Kerala are closed today (Dussehra/Durga Puja).
What is Rahu Kalam in Kollam today?
Rahu Kalam in Kollam today runs from 7:47 AM to 9:12 AM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Kollam's Weather and AQI?
Kollam has long been a center of Kerala's cashew-processing industry and is also a gateway to backwater tourism around Ashtamudi Lake, one of Kerala's largest houseboat destinations alongside a traditional coir-making trade. Cashew processing, coir production and backwater tourism are each shaped by weather in different, genuinely distinct ways.
Cashew Processing and Backwater Tourism Impact
Cashew drying and processing depends on the dry season, with monsoon humidity slowing the process considerably, while houseboat tourism on Ashtamudi Lake pauses during heavy rain and rough water. Track Kollam weather before a backwater houseboat trip.
Seasonal Guide
Dec-Feb: Cool, Dry Season - Kollam's most comfortable months and peak cashew-processing season.
Mar-May: Hot, Humid Pre-Monsoon - Typical coastal Kerala humidity.
Jun-Nov: Monsoon - Check Kollam AQI and backwater conditions together during heavy spells.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See Kerala weather and AQI for how Kollam compares with other cities in the state.