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- The best time to visit Kochi
- Weather in January
- Weather in February
- Weather in March
- Weather in April
- Weather in May
- Weather in June
- Weather in July
- Weather in August
- Weather in September
- Weather in October
- Weather in November
- Weather in December
- Frequently asked questions
- Average temperature
- Average rainfall
- Average rainfall days
- Average sea temperature
- Average daylight
- Average sunshine
- Average UV index
Climate and monthly weather forecast
The best time to visit Kochi
The best months for a swim in Kochi, India, are January through March and December, with a perfect temperature - varying between 25°C (77°F) and 29°C (84.2°F), and scarce rainfall.
Weather in January
January, the same as December, in Kochi, India, is another tropical winter month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.7°C (89.1°F) and min 22.6°C (72.7°F). The perfect water temperature of 28.2°C (82.8°F) with 23mm (0.91") of accumulated rainfall and only 1 rainfall days, makes January a great period for swimming and other water activities. Weather in January »
Weather in February
February, the last month of the winter in Kochi, is also a hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 31.9°C (89.4°F) and an average low of 24°C (75.2°F). The perfect water temperature of 28.8°C (83.8°F) with 26mm (1.02") of accumulated rainfall and only 1.2 rainfall days, makes February a great period for swimming and other water activities. Weather in February »
Weather in March
March, the first month of the pre-monsoon summer in Kochi, is also a hot month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 32.5°C (90.5°F) and 25.3°C (77.5°F). The perfect water temperature of 29.3°C (84.7°F) with 31mm (1.22") of accumulated rainfall and only 2.3 rainfall days, makes March a great period for swimming and other water activities. Weather in March »
Weather in April
April, like March, is another hot pre-monsoon summer month in Kochi, India, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.9°C (91.2°F) and an average low of 25.9°C (78.6°F). April, known for its average high temperature of 32.9°C (91.2°F) and an average low temperature of 25.9°C (78.6°F), is the warmest month. Weather in April »
Weather in May
May, the last month of the pre-monsoon summer in Kochi, is another hot month, with temperature in the range of an average high of 32.3°C (90.1°F) and an average low of 25.7°C (78.3°F). May's advent notes a subtle adjustment in average high-temperature to a still hot 32.3°C (90.1°F) from April. Weather in May »
Weather in June
The first month of the rainy (monsoon) season, June, is still a hot month in Kochi, India, with an average temperature ranging between min 24.1°C (75.4°F) and max 30.1°C (86.2°F). With the onset of June, the average high-temperature registers at a still hot 30.1°C (86.2°F), subtly different from May's 32.3°C (90.1°F). Weather in June »
Weather in July
July, like June, in Kochi, India, is a moderately hot rainy (monsoon) season month, with an average temperature fluctuating between 23.7°C (74.7°F) and 29.3°C (84.7°F). The coldest period falls in July and August, when the average high-temperature reaches 29.3°C (84.7°F). In Kochi, during July, the rain falls for 22.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 594mm (23.39") of precipitation. Weather in July »
Weather in August
August, the same as July, is another warm rainy (monsoon) season month in Kochi, India, with an average temperature varying between 29.3°C (84.7°F) and 23.9°C (75°F). During July and August, Kochi experiences its coldest period, with an average high-temperature of 29.3°C (84.7°F). Weather in August »
Weather in September
September, the last month of the rainy (monsoon) season in Kochi, is a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 24.2°C (75.6°F) and 30°C (86°F). September is marked by an average high-temperature of a hot 30°C (86°F), almost identical to the preceding month. Weather in September »
Weather in October
October, the first month of the post-monsoon autumn in Kochi, is also a hot month, with an average temperature varying between 24.1°C (75.4°F) and 30.6°C (87.1°F). As Kochi transitions into October, the average high-temperature stands at a still tropical 30.6°C (87.1°F), offering little variation from the preceding month. Weather in October »
Weather in November
The last month of the post-monsoon autumn, November, is also a hot month in Kochi, India, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.2°C (88.2°F) and min 24°C (75.2°F). Transitioning into November, Kochi records an average high-temperature of a still tropical 31.2°C (88.2°F), almost identical to October's 30.6°C (87.1°F). Weather in November »
Weather in December
The first month of the winter, December, is still a tropical month in Kochi, India, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.8°C (89.2°F) and min 23.1°C (73.6°F). The ideal sea water temperature of 28.5°C (83.3°F) and only 1.9 rainfall days, with 43mm (1.69") of accumulated rainfall, makes December the best time for swimming and other water activities. Weather in December »
Updated: Jan 26, 2024
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Frequently asked questions
What is the driest month in Kochi?
The month with the least rainfall in Kochi, India, is January, when the rain falls for 1 days and typically collects 23mm (0.91") of precipitation.
How much does it rain in Kochi?
In Kochi, India, during the entire year, the rain falls for 124.7 days and collects up to 2978mm (117.24") of precipitation.
What is the month with the most sunshine in Kochi?
The months with the most sunshine in Kochi, India, are January through March, with an average of 9h of sunshine.
When is the highest UV index in Kochi?
The months with the highest UV index are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12.
What part of the year is the hottest in Kochi?
In Kochi, April records the average highest temperatures, peaking at 32.9°C (91.2°F) and reaching a low of 25.9°C (78.6°F).
What are the months with the warmest sea water in Kochi?
April and May, with an average sea temperature of 30°C (86°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Kochi.
What is the wettest month in Kochi?
June is the month with the most rainfall. Rain falls for 23.2 days and accumulates 706mm (27.8") of precipitation.
When are the longest days in Kochi?
The month with the longest days in Kochi, India, is June, with an average of 12h and 42min of daylight.
What are the months with the least sunshine in Kochi?
June through August, with an average of 5h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Kochi.
What is the coldest month in Kochi?
In Kochi, the months of July and August are known for the lowest temperatures, reaching an average high of 29.3°C (84.7°F).
What month is the sea coldest in Kochi?
August is the month with the coldest seawater in Kochi, India, with an average sea temperature of 26.7°C (80.1°F).
When is the lowest UV index in Kochi?
The months with the lowest UV index in Kochi, India, are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 10.
What is the month with the shortest days in Kochi?
December has the shortest days of the year, with an average of 11h and 36min of daylight.
Is there Daylight Saving Time (DST) in Kochi?
Kochi does not utilize Daylight Saving Time (DST). IST timezone is used throughout the entire year.
Average temperature
Kochi, India
The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is April (32.9°C).
The months with the lowest average high temperature are July and August (29.3°C).
The month with the highest average low temperature is April (25.9°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (22.6°C).
Average rainfall
Kochi, India
- Average rainfall in January:
23.3mm - Average rainfall in February:
25.9mm - Average rainfall in March:
30.8mm - Average rainfall in April:
94.8mm - Average rainfall in May:
282.8mm - Average rainfall in June:
705.8mm
- Average rainfall in July:
593.6mm - Average rainfall in August:
403.1mm - Average rainfall in September:
279.6mm - Average rainfall in October:
320.3mm - Average rainfall in November:
174.9mm - Average rainfall in December:
43.2mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (705.8mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (23.3mm).
Average rainfall days
Kochi, India
- Average rainfall days in January:
1 days - Average rainfall days in February:
1.2 days - Average rainfall days in March:
2.3 days - Average rainfall days in April:
6.2 days - Average rainfall days in May:
10.7 days - Average rainfall days in June:
23.2 days
- Average rainfall days in July:
22.3 days - Average rainfall days in August:
20 days - Average rainfall days in September:
13.8 days - Average rainfall days in October:
14.3 days - Average rainfall days in November:
7.8 days - Average rainfall days in December:
1.9 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (23.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (1 days).
Average sea temperature
Kochi, India
The best months for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) are April and May (30°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is August (26.7°C).
Average daylight / Average sunshine
Kochi, India
- Average daylight in January:
11h and 4min - Average daylight in February:
11h and 5min - Average daylight in March:
12h and 1min - Average daylight in April:
12h and 2min - Average daylight in May:
12h and 4min - Average daylight in June:
12h and 4min
- Average daylight in July:
12h and 4min - Average daylight in August:
12h and 2min - Average daylight in September:
12h and 1min - Average daylight in October:
11h and 5min - Average daylight in November:
11h and 4min - Average daylight in December:
11h and 4min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 42min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 36min).
The months with the most sunshine are January, February and March (Average sunshine: 9h).
The months with the least sunshine are June, July and August (Average sunshine: 5h).
Average UV index
Kochi, India
The months with the highest UV index are February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are November and December (UV index 10).
