Climate in Kochi — Annual Weather Overview
Kochi has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. The hottest month is March (average high 30.8°C) and the coolest is July (27.6°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 3.2°C between the warmest and coolest months. Annual rainfall totals around 2965mm. May is the wettest month at 460.8mm, while February averages just 25.8mm. Average daily sunshine is 9.1 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 30.3°C, 671mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 27.9°C, 1200mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 28.2°C, 957mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 30.0°C, 137mm rain.
Kochi — Monthly Temperatures
Kochi — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Kochi stays reasonable all year.
Kochi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.0°C | 23.7°C | 43.6mm | 10.8h | 5 | 10/10 |
| February | 30.5°C | 24.0°C | 25.8mm | 11.3h | 7 | 10/10 |
| March | 30.8°C | 25.0°C | 55.8mm | 11.5h | 12 | 10/10 |
| April | 30.6°C | 25.4°C | 154.4mm | 10.8h | 21 | 9/10 |
| May | 29.5°C | 25.4°C | 460.8mm | 7.8h | 30 | 8/10 |
| June | 28.4°C | 24.8°C | 387.8mm | 7.4h | 30 | 8/10 |
| July | 27.6°C | 24.4°C | 444.8mm | 6.9h | 30 | 8/10 |
| August | 27.8°C | 24.6°C | 367.8mm | 8.2h | 30 | 8/10 |
| September | 27.6°C | 24.4°C | 382.9mm | 7.5h | 29 | 8/10 |
| October | 28.3°C | 24.1°C | 334.7mm | 8.4h | 25 | 8/10 |
| November | 28.8°C | 24.0°C | 239.4mm | 8.3h | 22 | 8/10 |
| December | 29.4°C | 23.8°C | 67.5mm | 9.7h | 10 | 10/10 |
For the full verdict on when to go, see the best time to visit Kochi and the Kochi rainy season guide. Seasonal breakdowns: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Kochi have?
Kochi has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. Average highs range from 27.6°C in July to 30.8°C in March.
What is the hottest month in Kochi?
March is the hottest month in Kochi, with average highs of 30.8°C and lows of 25.0°C.
What is the coldest month in Kochi?
July is the coolest month, with average highs of 27.6°C and lows of 23.7°C.
What is the wettest month in Kochi?
May is the wettest month, averaging 460.8mm of rainfall over around 30 rainy days.
When is rainy season in Kochi?
Rainy season in Kochi runs April to November, when rainfall is significantly higher than the rest of the year. Full rainy season guide →
How much rain does Kochi get per year?
Kochi receives around 2965mm of rain per year. The driest month is February (25.8mm).
When is the best time to visit Kochi?
The best time to visit Kochi is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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