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Best Time to Visit Kochi

India · 30-year monthly climate averages

☀️ When to go

Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Kochi are January, February and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.

Climate profile

Kochi sees its warmest weather in April, when daytime highs average around 30°C, and its coolest in July (around 27°C).

Annual precipitation totals roughly 3001mm — June is typically the wettest month (~727mm) and January the driest (~18mm).

A distinctly wetter period runs from April to November — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.

Year at a glance

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec0°15°30°

🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall

🔥 Recent heat vs normal

Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 61 days

24/ 61
days ≥2°C above normal
31°C
highest recorded · September 16
+1.8°C
avg anomaly · vs 30-year normal
2026-08-01: +0.9°C2026-08-02: +0.8°C2026-08-03: +1.0°C2026-08-04: +1.3°C2026-08-05: +1.2°C2026-08-06: -0.2°C2026-08-07: -0.2°C2026-08-08: +1.0°C2026-08-09: +1.3°C2026-08-10: +1.3°C2026-08-11: +1.1°C2026-08-12: +1.4°C2026-08-13: +0.8°C2026-08-14: +0.8°C2026-08-15: +1.0°C2026-08-16: +1.1°C2026-08-17: +1.3°C2026-08-18: +1.3°C2026-08-19: +1.3°C2026-08-20: +1.6°C2026-08-21: +2.3°C2026-08-22: +2.0°C2026-08-23: +1.6°C2026-08-24: 0.0°C2026-08-25: +0.3°C2026-08-26: +1.2°C2026-08-27: +1.7°C2026-08-28: +1.6°C2026-08-29: +1.5°C2026-08-30: +1.9°C2026-08-31: +1.8°C2026-09-01: +1.4°C2026-09-02: +1.3°C2026-09-03: +1.1°C2026-09-04: +1.6°C2026-09-05: +1.8°C2026-09-06: +1.9°C2026-09-07: +2.0°C2026-09-08: +2.0°C2026-09-09: +2.1°C2026-09-10: +2.5°C2026-09-11: +2.1°C2026-09-12: +2.6°C2026-09-13: +2.9°C2026-09-14: +2.8°C2026-09-15: +2.2°C2026-09-16: +3.8°C2026-09-17: +2.9°C2026-09-18: +3.6°C2026-09-19: +3.2°C2026-09-20: +1.0°C2026-09-21: +1.8°C2026-09-22: +2.0°C2026-09-23: +2.8°C2026-09-24: +2.8°C2026-09-25: +2.7°C2026-09-26: +2.8°C2026-09-27: +2.5°C2026-09-28: +3.2°C2026-09-29: +3.4°C2026-09-30: +3.4°C

Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.

Month by month

MonthHigh / LowRainfallTravel rating
January29° / 24°C18mm🌟 Great
February29° / 25°C26mm🌟 Great
March30° / 26°C46mm👍 Good
April30° / 26°C129mm🤔 Fair
May29° / 26°C274mm🤔 Fair
June27° / 25°C727mm🤔 Fair
July27° / 24°C561mm🤔 Fair
August27° / 24°C394mm🤔 Fair
September27° / 24°C297mm🤔 Fair
October28° / 25°C348mm🤔 Fair
November28° / 25°C152mm🤔 Fair
December28° / 24°C30mm🌟 Great

Kochi Weather in January

🌟 Great time to visit

January in Kochi is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 18mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.

Avg high
29°C
83°F
Avg low
24°C
75°F
Rainfall
18mm
very dry
Mean temp
27°C
80°F

🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses

Kochi Weather in February

🌟 Great time to visit

February in Kochi is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (77°F). Expect roughly 26mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.

Avg high
29°C
84°F
Avg low
25°C
77°F
Rainfall
26mm
dry
Mean temp
27°C
81°F

🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses

Kochi Weather in March

👍 Good time to visit

March in Kochi is hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (78°F). Expect roughly 46mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.

Avg high
30°C
86°F
Avg low
26°C
78°F
Rainfall
46mm
dry
Mean temp
28°C
82°F

🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle

Kochi Weather in April

🤔 Fair time to visit

April in Kochi is hot, with average daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (79°F). Expect roughly 129mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.

Avg high
30°C
86°F
Avg low
26°C
79°F
Rainfall
129mm
rainy
Mean temp
28°C
83°F

🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kochi Weather in May

🤔 Fair time to visit

May in Kochi is warm, with average daytime highs around 29°C (85°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (79°F). Expect roughly 274mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.

Avg high
29°C
85°F
Avg low
26°C
79°F
Rainfall
274mm
very wet
Mean temp
28°C
82°F

🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kochi Weather in June

🤔 Fair time to visit

June in Kochi is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (77°F). Expect roughly 727mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.

Avg high
27°C
81°F
Avg low
25°C
77°F
Rainfall
727mm
very wet
Mean temp
26°C
79°F

🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kochi Weather in July

🤔 Fair time to visit

July in Kochi is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (76°F). Expect roughly 561mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.

Avg high
27°C
80°F
Avg low
24°C
76°F
Rainfall
561mm
very wet
Mean temp
26°C
78°F

🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kochi Weather in August

🤔 Fair time to visit

August in Kochi is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (80°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (76°F). Expect roughly 394mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.

Avg high
27°C
80°F
Avg low
24°C
76°F
Rainfall
394mm
very wet
Mean temp
25°C
78°F

🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kochi Weather in September

🤔 Fair time to visit

September in Kochi is warm, with average daytime highs around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (76°F). Expect roughly 297mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.

Avg high
27°C
81°F
Avg low
24°C
76°F
Rainfall
297mm
very wet
Mean temp
26°C
78°F

🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kochi Weather in October

🤔 Fair time to visit

October in Kochi is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (76°F). Expect roughly 348mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.

Avg high
28°C
82°F
Avg low
25°C
76°F
Rainfall
348mm
very wet
Mean temp
26°C
79°F

🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kochi Weather in November

🤔 Fair time to visit

November in Kochi is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows near 25°C (76°F). Expect roughly 152mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.

Avg high
28°C
82°F
Avg low
25°C
76°F
Rainfall
152mm
rainy
Mean temp
26°C
79°F

🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses · compact umbrella or rain jacket

Kochi Weather in December

🌟 Great time to visit

December in Kochi is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (83°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 30mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.

Avg high
28°C
83°F
Avg low
24°C
75°F
Rainfall
30mm
dry
Mean temp
26°C
80°F

🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses

FAQ

What is the best time to visit Kochi?
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Kochi are January, February and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
What is the hottest month in Kochi?
April is typically the hottest month in Kochi, with average daytime highs around 30°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kochi?
June is usually the wettest month, with around 727mm of precipitation.