City in Kerala, India
Kochi weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Kochi
Nov–Feb is drier and cooler; Dec–Jan is peak season. Mar–May is hot and humid; Jun–Sep monsoon brings heavy rain but green backwaters and cheaper stays.
Kochi weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan32°13 mm
- Feb33°27 mm
- Mar33°54 mm
- Apr32°129 mm
- May30°284 mm
- Jun29°494 mm
- Jul28°439 mm
- Aug28°350 mm
- Sep28°293 mm
- Oct29°358 mm
- Nov29°174 mm
- Dec30°38 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C89°F | 23°C74°F | 13 mm | 66% | Pleasant |
| February | 33°C91°F | 25°C76°F | 27 mm | 63% | Hot |
| March | 33°C92°F | 26°C79°F | 54 mm | 67% | Hot |
| April | 32°C89°F | 27°C80°F | 129 mm | 76% | Hot & humid |
| May | 30°C86°F | 27°C80°F | 284 mm | 82% | Rainy |
| June | 29°C83°F | 26°C79°F | 494 mm | 87% | Very wet |
| July | 28°C82°F | 25°C77°F | 439 mm | 89% | Very wet |
| August | 28°C82°F | 25°C76°F | 350 mm | 89% | Very wet |
| September | 28°C82°F | 25°C77°F | 293 mm | 87% | Rainy |
| October | 29°C83°F | 25°C77°F | 358 mm | 85% | Very wet |
| November | 29°C85°F | 25°C76°F | 174 mm | 80% | Rainy |
| December | 30°C86°F | 24°C75°F | 38 mm | 73% | Pleasant |
Best months across India
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (43°C) |
| Goa | Nov–Feb | Apr (32°C) |
| Mumbai | Nov–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Jaipur | Oct–Mar | May (41°C) |
| Agra | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (44°C) |
| Varanasi | Oct–Mar | May (43°C) |
| Rishikesh | Feb–Apr, Sep–Nov | May (40°C) |
| Bangalore | Nov–Mar | Apr (35°C) |
| Udaipur | Oct–Mar | May (40°C) |
| Kochi | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Kolkata | Nov–Feb | Apr (38°C) |
| Hyderabad | Oct–Feb | May (40°C) |
| Manali | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Dharamshala | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jun (33°C) |
| Leh | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Chennai | Nov–Feb | May (36°C) |
| Pondicherry | Nov–Feb | May (33°C) |
| Varkala | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Hampi | Oct–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Amritsar | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | Jun (43°C) |
| Jodhpur | Oct–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Jaisalmer | Nov–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Pushkar | Oct–Feb | May (41°C) |
| Palolem | Nov–Mar | May (30°C) |
| Anjuna | Nov–Mar | Apr (33°C) |
| Darjeeling | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | May (22°C) |
| Munnar | Oct–Feb | Mar (27°C) |
| Alleppey | Nov–Feb | Mar (31°C) |
| Andaman Islands | Nov–Apr | Apr (30°C) |
| Shimla | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | May (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Kochi?
Nov–Mar. Nov–Feb is drier and cooler; Dec–Jan is peak season. Mar–May is hot and humid; Jun–Sep monsoon brings heavy rain but green backwaters and cheaper stays.
When is the rainy season in Kochi?
Rain peaks in June with about 494 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: May–Nov.
What is the hottest month in Kochi?
March, with average highs of 33°C (92°F).
How cold does Kochi get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 23°C (74°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.