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October in Kottayam brings very high temperatures, with daytime highs of 31°C (88°F) and nights around 24°C (75°F). It's part of the rainy season, with 333 mm (13 in) of rainfall on average, so an umbrella or poncho is a good idea.
October in Kottayam has its charm, but if you're looking for destinations with pleasant temperatures and sunny skies, our weather planner can help you explore other options in the world.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in October. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in October - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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