Varkala
City in Kerala, India
Overview
Varkala is a laid-back coastal town in Kerala famed for its stunning cliffside vistas, golden beaches, and spiritual energy. Popular among both backpackers and families, the city combines natural beauty with lively local culture and holistic wellness.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
India
State
Kerala
Population
42,273
Time Zone
Asia/Kolkata
Coordinates
8.73°, 76.72°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
65
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
45
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$467
Local Cost
$250
Local Income
$250
Cashless
55
English
60
Temperature
27.0°C
Summer Avg
26.2°C
Winter Avg
26.6°C
Record High
36.8°C
Record Low
18.9°C
Humidity
80%
Precipitation
1797 mm
Internet Speed
49 Mbps
Upload
40 Mbps
Latency
5 ms
City Vibrancy
13
Coworking
0
Cafes
10
Nightlife
2
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
TRV
Distance
36 km
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Neighborhoods
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 50 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 65/100.