Middle of the wetter season · Weather & things to do
Kochi in July
Little changes in Kochi from June: highs stay near 82°F (28°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), and about 17.3 in (439 mm) of rain falls.
With a comfort score of 39/100 (10th of 12), it's one of the toughest months, held back mainly by rain.
- Avg high
- 82°F (28°C)
- Avg low
- 77°F (25°C)
- Rain
- 17.3 in (439 mm)
- Humidity
- 89%
- Cloud cover
- 88%
- Daylight
- ~12 h 32 min
- Comfort score
- 39/100 · Tough
What July feels like
Days are warm, averaging 82°F (28°C).
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 77°F (25°C).
Humidity averages 89%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
It's a very wet month, with around 17.3 in (439 mm) of rain, so keep plans flexible and have indoor backups ready.
Skies are often grey, with average cloud cover around 88%.
Plan around July
July is one of the lower-scoring months here; the best are December – February.
- Inside the wettest three-month stretch, June – August.
- Comfort holds steady from June (38 → 39/100).
- Our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route recommends Oct – Mar, so July falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for July
- Light, breathable clothes82°F afternoons
- Quick-dry fabrics89% average humidity
- Rain jacket and waterproof shoes17.3 in of rain on average
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Kochi in July
Wet days call for a roof: these picks favor sit-down and indoor stops, plus a few for drier spells.
Jew Town spice market
Lanes of spice warehouses, antique shops and textile stores in Mattancherry.
Why now An indoor-leaning stop for a month with 17.3 in of rain.
Mattancherry Palace
Portuguese-built palace with some of Kerala's finest Hindu temple murals.
Kayees Rahmathulla Cafe
Long-running Mattancherry canteen famed for Malabar-style biryani.
Why now A sit-down stop to wait out showers in a month with 17.3 in of rain.
Kashi Art Cafe
Gallery café in a Dutch-era house, known for coffee, breakfasts and cakes.
Why now Easy to slot in when July's rain moves in.
St. Francis Church
India's oldest European-built church, where Vasco da Gama was first buried in 1524.
Why now A good rainy-day backup in July.
Nearby in July
- Alleppey & Kumarakom in July~33 mi · highs 82°F, 16.1 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, drier
- Munnar in July~56 mi · highs 67°F, 11.7 in rain · 8°C (15°F) cooler by day, drier
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid. Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Kochi in July: quick answers
Is July a good time to visit Kochi?
It's one of the tougher months here, scoring 39/100, held back mainly by rain. The best months are December – February. Expect highs of 82°F (28°C) and 17.3 in (439 mm) of rain. Our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route recommends Oct – Mar, so July is outside its suggested window.
How hot is Kochi in July?
Average highs are 82°F (28°C) and average lows 77°F (25°C), making it the 2nd-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Kochi in July?
Yes: about 17.3 in (439 mm) of rain falls across July on average, the 2nd-wettest month of the year. The annual total is about 104.4 in (2653 mm).
What should I pack for Kochi in July?
Bring light, breathable clothes (82°F afternoons), quick-dry fabrics (89% average humidity), rain jacket and waterproof shoes (17.3 in of rain on average) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Planning Kochi in July?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.