Thiruvananthapuram Southwest and Retreating Monsoon: What It Means for IT Sector and Coastal Tourism
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As of 18 October 2026, Thiruvananthapuram is at 23°C and overcast, with a 17% chance of rain. Petrol costs ₹115.49/L and diesel ₹104.40/L here today.
Air is unhealthy today and worse than yesterday. Overcast expected through the day.
Cost of Living & Breathing Index in Thiruvananthapuram: 57/100 (Poor)
Rank #269 of 273 tracked cities · down 1 pts vs 30 days ago
What's driving this score
Score starts at 100 and only tracks two things: today's air quality and how the local fuel price compares to the national average. Thiruvananthapuram's AQI of 335 took off 40 points; fuel here is above the national average and took off 2.6 more - leaving 57/100. This isn't a full cost-of-living measure, only these two.
🕒 Updated 18 Oct 2026, 12:00am
Live Air Quality in Thiruvananthapuram Today: 329 (Very Poor)
Up 5 points from yesterday
Last 7 days
Pollutant breakdown
CO is driving Thiruvananthapuram's Air Quality Index (AQI) right now - it's the pollutant with the worst sub-index, which is what the overall number is based on (the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)'s National AQI methodology takes the worst reading, not an average).
🕒 Updated 18 Oct, 10:20 AM IST · next refresh in ~55 min
Live Weather in Thiruvananthapuram Today: 23°C, Overcast
92% humidity · down 1° yesterday
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☀️ Best window outdoors today: 7 AM–8 PM - lower rain chance and comfortable temperatures.
🕒 Updated 18 Oct, 9:35 AM IST · next refresh in ~9 min
Thiruvananthapuram Petrol and Diesel Rates Today: ₹115.49 and ₹104.40
Petrol flat vs yesterday
Thiruvananthapuram Auspicious Times for Today
Sunrise 6:21 AM · Sunset 5:48 PM · Rahu Kalam 4:23 PM-5:49 PM
Thiruvananthapuram Bank Status Today: Closed
Closed today - Sunday
Banks in Kerala are closed today (Sunday).
Weather Alerts for Thiruvananthapuram Today
No active IMD weather alerts for Kerala right now.
Compare Thiruvananthapuram with Nearby Cities
vs Kollam, Tirupathur and 4 more nearby cities
| City | Distance | AQI | vs Thiruvananthapuram | Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thiruvananthapuram YOU ARE HERE | — | 329 | — | 23°C | 17% |
| Kollam 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 58 km | — | — | 26°C | 17% |
| Tirupathur 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 58 km | — | — | 25°C | 15% |
| Mayiladuthurai 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 58 km | — | — | 25°C | 15% |
| Tenkasi 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 64 km | — | — | 25°C | 15% |
| Wayanad 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 69 km | — | — | 22°C | 31% |
| Kanniyakumari 🌦️ 🌬️ ⛽ | 81 km | — | — | 26°C | 15% |
Live Thiruvananthapuram Mandi Prices Today
Mayiladuthurai(Uzhavar Sandhai )12 items
- Banana₹3,800/q
- Onion₹4,750/q
- Tomato₹3,750/q
- Amaranthus₹1,750/q
- Green Chilli₹5,750/q
- Banana - Green₹3,800/q
- Snakeguard₹3,750/q
- Raddish₹3,750/q
- Green Avare(W)₹9,500/q
- Mint(Pudina)₹5,750/q
- Potato₹3,000/q
- Bottle gourd₹2,750/q
Thiruvananthapuram PIN Codes / Postal Index Number
413 post offices across 133 PIN codes in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
Showing 91–120 of 413 post offices
| Post Office | Pincode | Office Type | Delivery |
|---|---|---|---|
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Kalliyoor SO Trivandrum South Division · Kerala Circle |
695042 | PO | Delivery |
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Kanchinada BO Trivandrum North Division · Kerala Circle |
695609 | BO | Delivery |
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Kandala BO Trivandrum South Division · Kerala Circle |
695512 | BO | Delivery |
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Kandukrishi BO Trivandrum North Division · Kerala Circle |
695104 | BO | Non Delivery |
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Kaniyapuram SO Trivandrum North Division · Kerala Circle |
695301 | PO | Delivery |
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Kanjampazhanji BO Trivandrum South Division · Kerala Circle |
695525 | BO | Delivery |
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Kanjiramkulam SO Trivandrum South Division · Kerala Circle |
695524 | PO | Delivery |
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Kanjirampara SO Trivandrum South Division · Kerala Circle |
695030 | PO | Delivery |
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Kappil BO Trivandrum North Division · Kerala Circle |
695311 | BO | Delivery |
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Karakonam SO Trivandrum South Division · Kerala Circle |
695504 | PO | Delivery |
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Karakulam SO Trivandrum South Division · Kerala Circle |
695564 | PO | Delivery |
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Karamana SO Trivandrum South Division · Kerala Circle |
695002 | PO | Delivery |
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Karavaram BO Trivandrum North Division · Kerala Circle |
695605 | BO | Delivery |
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Karikkakom SO Trivandrum North Division · Kerala Circle |
695021 | PO | Delivery |
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Karikuzhi BO Trivandrum South Division · Kerala Circle |
695505 | BO | Delivery |
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Karimanal BO Trivandrum North Division · Kerala Circle |
695583 | BO | Delivery |
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Karimancode BO Trivandrum South Division · Kerala Circle |
695562 | BO | Delivery |
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Karimkuttikara BO Trivandrum North Division · Kerala Circle |
695606 | BO | Delivery |
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Karipur BO Trivandrum South Division · Kerala Circle |
695541 | BO | Delivery |
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Karode BO Trivandrum South Division · Kerala Circle |
695506 | BO | Delivery |
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Karumom BO Trivandrum South Division · Kerala Circle |
695002 | BO | Delivery |
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Karyavattom SO Trivandrum North Division · Kerala Circle |
695581 | PO | Delivery |
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Katakam BO Trivandrum North Division · Kerala Circle |
695304 | BO | Delivery |
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Kattachalkuzhy BO Trivandrum South Division · Kerala Circle |
695501 | BO | Delivery |
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Kattacode BO Trivandrum South Division · Kerala Circle |
695572 | BO | Delivery |
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Kattaikonam BO Trivandrum North Division · Kerala Circle |
695584 | BO | Delivery |
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Kattakada SO Trivandrum South Division · Kerala Circle |
695572 | PO | Delivery |
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Kattumpuram BO Trivandrum North Division · Kerala Circle |
695608 | BO | Delivery |
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Kaudiar SO Trivandrum South Division · Kerala Circle |
695003 | PO | Delivery |
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Kaudiar Square SO Trivandrum South Division · Kerala Circle |
695003 | PO | Non Delivery |
Gas Price
How is Thiruvananthapuram's AQI calculated?
The Air Quality Index combines PM2.5, PM10, NO₂, SO₂, CO and O₃ readings from CPCB-monitored stations into one 0–500 score, using whichever pollutant reads worst as the overall number rather than an average of all of them. Today the dominant pollutant driving that number in Thiruvananthapuram is CO. Thiruvananthapuram's current AQI of 329 falls in the "Very Poor" band (301–400).
Is Thiruvananthapuram's air quality safe today?
Not fully - Thiruvananthapuram is at Very Poor today (AQI 329). Avoid outdoor exertion. Wear a mask outside; sensitive groups should stay indoors.
What are today's petrol and diesel prices in Thiruvananthapuram?
Petrol is ₹115.49/L, diesel ₹104.40/L, for Kerala (no city-level station for Thiruvananthapuram yet). 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 Thiruvananthapuram's gold price match the national rate?
Gold is one national spot rate, not set city by city - Thiruvananthapuram'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 Thiruvananthapuram today?
No - banks in Kerala are closed today (Sunday).
What is Rahu Kalam in Thiruvananthapuram today?
Rahu Kalam in Thiruvananthapuram today runs from 4:23 PM to 5:49 PM. Hindu tradition treats this window as inauspicious for starting new ventures, travel, or important decisions.
Why Check Thiruvananthapuram's Weather and AQI?
Thiruvananthapuram is Kerala's capital and home to Technopark, one of India's largest IT parks, alongside a genuine coastal-tourism trade centered on Kovalam beach nearby. As both a government and tech-sector hub with a large beach-tourism economy next door, its weather affects office commutes and holidaymakers in equally direct ways.
IT Sector and Coastal Tourism Impact
Kovalam's beach tourism pauses during rough-sea warnings and heavy monsoon spells, while the city's IT workforce - concentrated in Technopark's campuses - faces the same waterlogging and commute disruption common to India's tech hubs during heavy rain. Track Thiruvananthapuram weather before a Kovalam beach trip during monsoon season.
Seasonal Guide
Dec-Feb: Cool, Dry Season - The most comfortable months and Kovalam's peak tourist season.
Mar-May: Hot, Humid Pre-Monsoon - High coastal humidity makes the heat feel worse than the number suggests.
Jun-Nov: Southwest and Retreating Monsoon - Kerala's monsoon arrives among the earliest in India, typically by late May to early June; check Thiruvananthapuram AQI alongside rain alerts.
Data Methodology
Weather and AQI figures are drawn from public government monitoring sources and refreshed regularly. See Kerala weather and AQI for how Thiruvananthapuram compares with other cities in the state.