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Kochi in December: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Kochi in December will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Kochi, based on historical data.
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December

Weather in Kochi in December 2024

Good Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Planning a trip to Kochi in December? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +30°C and approximately 6 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 16 rainy days and 47 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+19°C
Min.
+35°C
Max.
47 mm
Total precipitation
79%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
6 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Kochi has good weather in December.

Average temperature in Kochi in December

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Kochi for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +33°C during the day to a minimum of +24°C during the night, the temperature in December averages around +31°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 22% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +30°C to +32°C.

Is Kochi warm or cold in December?

Kochi is typically warm in December.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +29°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +24°C to +24°C.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how December is compared to other months in Kochi:

Climate in Kochi in December

Kochi weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
NovemberDecemberJanuary
Avg. temperature
+29°C+30°C+31°C
Min. temperature
+20°C+19°C+19°C
Max. temperature
+35°C+35°C+37°C
Rainfall
162 mm47 mm18 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
83%79%78%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1010 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
168
Cloudy days
388
Rainy days
221614
Snowy days
000

December often has better weather than November. It’s getting warmer as December arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +29°C to +30°C during the day. As December arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 162 mm to 47 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 79%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in December, from 1 to 6.

January brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Kochi in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Kochi is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Kochi based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 52% chance of rain on an average day in December, with total rainfall of approximately 94 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 31 mm, which is moderate rain. December is a pretty wet month with over 16 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Kochi wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 97% chance of precipitation and 527 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 45% chance of precipitation and 18 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last December in Kochi?

This is the weather in Kochi in December 2023:
1 December
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+30°C
2 December
☁️
+31°C
3 December
☁️
+31°C
4 December
☁️
+31°C
5 December
☁️
+31°C
6 December
☁️
+32°C
7 December
☁️
+32°C
8 December
☁️
+31°C
9 December
☁️
+31°C
10 December
☁️
+32°C
11 December
☁️
+30°C
12 December
🌧️
+30°C
13 December
☁️
+31°C
14 December
☁️
+32°C
15 December
☁️
+30°C
16 December
🌧️
+31°C
17 December
🌧️
+28°C
18 December
🌧️
+27°C
19 December
☁️
+30°C
20 December
☁️
+32°C
21 December
☁️
+31°C
22 December
☁️
+31°C
23 December
☁️
+30°C
24 December
☁️
+31°C
25 December
☁️
+32°C
26 December
☁️
+32°C
27 December
☁️
+33°C
28 December
☁️
+33°C
29 December
☁️
+33°C
30 December
☁️
+32°C
31 December
☀️
+32°C
In December 2023 Kochi had 1 sunny days, 26 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +31°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 80%, with a maximum of 96% and a minimum of 51%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Kochi climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Kochi in December has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+29°C) and the highest in 2012 (+32°C). The driest year was 1982 with only 1922 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2011 with 3371 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kochi in December:

Is December a good time to visit Kochi?

December is a really good time to go to Kochi. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Kochi.

Can you sunbathe in Kochi in December?

December is warm in Kochi. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Kochi rainy in December?

Kochi is usually dry in December. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Kochi in December?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Kochi in December, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in India

Check out the weather for other cities in India.

Monthly weather in Kochi

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Kochi, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.