Kochi Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Kochi features a tropical monsoon climate. Starting April - May the rainy season kicks in and this lasts until the end of October. We do not recommend visiting Kochi during this period since it will be hot and wet. Best time to go would be from November until March.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
The temperature in Kochi remains steady throughout the year, providing a consistently very warm climate. Average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in April, the warmest time of the year, to a comfortable 28°C during cooler months like August.
At night, temperatures typically drop to an average of around 25°C during these months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Kochi has a relatively rainy climate with high precipitation levels, averaging 2925 mm of rainfall annually. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, June receives heavy rainfall, averaging 578 mm of precipitation, recorded across 21 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, January brings less rainfall, with 25 mm over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Kochi Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kochi.
The city experiences its highest humidity in July, reaching 83%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 61%. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
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The best time of year to visit Kochi in India
Kochi has high temperatures year round ranging between 27°C and 31°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January and February.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
April has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is August with an average maximum temperature of 28°C.
June tops the wettest month list with 578 mm of rainfall.
January is the driest month with 25 mm of precipitation.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
