Middle of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Kochi in March
Kochi's warmest month brings highs averaging 92°F (33°C), lows of 79°F (26°C) and about 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain.
It scores 69/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 92°F (33°C)
- Avg low
- 79°F (26°C)
- Rain
- 2.1 in (54 mm)
- Humidity
- 67%
- Cloud cover
- 43%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 56 min
- Comfort score
- 69/100 · Good
What March feels like
Heat sets the pace, with highs around 92°F (33°C). Get out early and keep the hottest hours for somewhere cool.
Nights stay warm too, with lows averaging 79°F (26°C).
Rain is moderate at about 2.1 in (54 mm) for the month.
Plan around March
March is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (December – February).
- Comfort slips from 74/100 in February to 69/100.
- March sits inside the Oct – Mar window our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route recommends.
What to pack for March
- Light, breathable clothes92°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hathigh UV on clear days
- Refillable water bottleeasy to dehydrate in the heat
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Kochi in March
Start early and take shelter at midday: the picks below pair morning outings with places to cool off.
Chinese Fishing Nets
Cantilevered shore nets on Fort Kochi beach, still worked by teams of fishermen.
Why now March scores 69/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Kayees Rahmathulla Cafe
Long-running Mattancherry canteen famed for Malabar-style biryani.
Why now A break from 92°F afternoons.
Kashi Art Cafe
Gallery café in a Dutch-era house, known for coffee, breakfasts and cakes.
Why now Somewhere to sit out the hottest hours.
St. Francis Church
India's oldest European-built church, where Vasco da Gama was first buried in 1524.
Fort House Restaurant
Waterfront hotel restaurant serving Kerala seafood curries and fried fish.
Why now Highs near 92°F and 2.1 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Nearby in March
- Alleppey & Kumarakom in March~33 mi · highs 88°F, 2.6 in rain · 2°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Munnar in March~56 mi · highs 81°F, 1.9 in rain · 6°C (11°F) cooler by day, about as wet
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 March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Kochi?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 69/100 against a best of 79 in December – February. Expect highs of 92°F (33°C) and 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain. March is inside the Oct – Mar window our Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills route recommends.
How hot is Kochi in March?
Average highs are 92°F (33°C) and average lows 79°F (26°C), making it the warmest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Kochi in March?
Not much: about 2.1 in (54 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 104.4 in (2653 mm).
What should I pack for Kochi in March?
Bring light, breathable clothes (92°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (high UV on clear days), refillable water bottle (easy to dehydrate in the heat) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in March
- Kerala Backwaters & Tea Hills Oct – Mar
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