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When is the best time to visit Kochi?
In general the best time to visit Kochi is probably March, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are February, March, April, while the coldest months are June, July, August.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is February, March, April. Average maximum temperatures are up to +33°C in March and it has 4 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Kochi in different months
This is the average weather in Kochi for each month based on historic data:
January, February, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +32°C during February.
In March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November the weather is average. Expect around 232 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 527 mm in June.
Climate in Kochi
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Kochi for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +37°C | +37°C | +38°C | +38°C | +36°C | +33°C | +32°C | +33°C | +34°C | +34°C | +35°C | +35°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +31°C | +32°C | +33°C | +32°C | +31°C | +28°C | +28°C | +28°C | +29°C | +29°C | +29°C | +30°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +19°C | +20°C | +22°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +23°C | +22°C | +20°C | +20°C | +19°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 78 | 78 | 79 | 82 | 84 | 88 | 89 | 89 | 88 | 86 | 83 | 79 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 18 | 21 | 53 | 152 | 298 | 527 | 463 | 350 | 235 | 249 | 162 | 47 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 8 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 14 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 16 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Kochi during the whole year:
The hottest month in Kochi is March with average maximum temperature going up to +33°C. The coldest month is June with the lowest temperatures of +25°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Kochi looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Kochi is August with average humidity going up to 89%. The least humid month is January with an average humidity of 78%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Kochi during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is January with approximately 8 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 18 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is June with approximately 29 rainy days and 527 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kochi:
What is the hottest month in Kochi?
The hottest month in Kochi is March with average maximum temperature of +33°C.
What is the coldest month in Kochi?
The coldest month in Kochi is June with minimum temperatures of +25°C.
Is Kochi worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Kochi in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is March with +33°C and 4 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Kochi?
if you're looking to visit Kochi when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for June, July, August. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being January with only 18 mm of rain.
Other cities in India
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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.