Kottayam Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Kottayam’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in India.
Monthly Temperature Averages
Kottayam enjoys a stable climate with temperatures staying pretty much the same throughout the year. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 36°C in March to a very warm 30°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 23°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Kottayam by month:
The minimum temperature is often recorded between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the highest temperature is usually reached at 3 PM. During this time the sun's heating effect is the strongest.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, receives about 22 mm of rainfall spread over roughly a single day. For more information, please visit our Kottayam Precipitation page.
Annual Temperatures in India Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across India. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Kottayam Temperatures Compared World Wide
Kottayam’s average annual maximum temperature is 33°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
Seville, Spain, stands out with its warm Mediterranean climate and an average annual temperature of 23°C.
Interlaken, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 8°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
In Seoul, South Korea, the average annual temperature is 18°C, featuring distinct seasons.
In Tokyo, Japan, the average annual temperature is 21°C, expect warmer summers and milder winters than Amsterdam.
How does the temperature feel?
Humidity is an essential factor in how you experience temperature. When a warm period is accompanied by high humidity, it results in a higher perceived temperature. This is especially true when temperatures exceed 25°C, as it can cause greater discomfort.
In Kottayam, during the coolest month, January, you will experience 67% humidity, which is considered high. This is accompanied by an average maximum temperature of 34°C. In the warmest month, March, the humidity is 72% combined with an average maximum temperature of 36°C, which creates a high-feel temperature. Explore our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Kottayam’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Kottayam climate page.
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