Kotu Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

With minimal seasonal shifts, Kotu experiences a constant climate year-round. Average daytime temperatures reach a very warm 31°C (88°F) in October. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a comfortable 27°C (81°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 27°C (81°F) in October to 20°C (68°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Generally, Kotu receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 669 mm (26 in) annually. Kotu can be quite wet during August, receiving approximately 264 mm (10 in) of precipitation over 17 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (April), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.1 mm (0 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kotu Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Kotu experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.3 hours daily sunshine in January, it dips to 6.0 hours in September, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.

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Monthly hours of sunshine

Daily hours of sunshine

The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Kotu.

The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 85%. In January, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 47%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.

Relative humidity over the year