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For the most comfortable weather in Kochi, aim for December – February. January tops our comfort score at 79/100, with highs around 89°F (32°C) and 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain. March is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are May – July, mainly because of rain.
Highs run from 82°F to 92°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 104.4 in (2653 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 89°F32°C | 91°F33°C | 92°F33°C | 89°F32°C | 86°F30°C | 83°F29°C | 82°F28°C | 82°F28°C | 82°F28°C | 83°F29°C | 85°F29°C | 86°F30°C |
| Avg low | 74°F23°C | 76°F25°C | 79°F26°C | 80°F27°C | 80°F27°C | 78°F26°C | 77°F25°C | 76°F25°C | 77°F25°C | 77°F25°C | 76°F25°C | 75°F24°C |
| Rain | 0.5 in13 mm | 1.1 in27 mm | 2.1 in54 mm | 5.1 in129 mm | 11.2 in284 mm | 19.4 in494 mm | 17.3 in439 mm | 13.8 in350 mm | 11.5 in293 mm | 14.1 in358 mm | 6.9 in174 mm | 1.5 in38 mm |
| Humidity | 66% | 63% | 67% | 76% | 82% | 87% | 89% | 89% | 87% | 85% | 80% | 73% |
| Cloud | 37% | 36% | 43% | 61% | 76% | 86% | 88% | 84% | 77% | 75% | 67% | 52% |
| Comfort | 79 | 74 | 69 | 55 | 38 | 38 | 39 | 41 | 43 | 43 | 55 | 78 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 47 m (154 ft), close to Kochi's own ~10 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
Temperatures barely move through the year in Kochi (highs stay between 82°F and 92°F), so rain is what really separates the seasons.
Temperatures hold fairly even, with highs of 85–92°F (29–33°C). It's the driest half, with only about 17.1 in (435 mm) of rain, 16% of the year's total. April and November feel humid, with humidity near 76%. December – February are among the best-scoring months (season average 68/100).
Expect steady highs of 82–86°F (28–30°C). It's the wettest half, with about 87.3 in (2218 mm) of rain, 84% of the year's total. May – October feel humid, with humidity near 82%. Comfort scores bottom out in May – July; the season averages 40/100.
By comfort score: 2 Great, 2 Good, 2 Fair and 6 Tough. Great months: December & January. Tap a month for its own guide.
For the most comfortable weather in Kochi, aim for December – February. January tops our comfort score at 79/100, with highs around 89°F (32°C) and 0.5 in (13 mm) of rain. March is a good shoulder-season month. The toughest months are May – July, mainly because of rain.
June is the wettest month, averaging about 19.4 in (494 mm) of rain. January is the driest, with about 0.5 in (13 mm). The yearly total is around 104.4 in (2653 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 74°F (23°C) and highs of 89°F (32°C). The warmest is March, with average highs of 92°F (33°C).
Yes for much of the year: humidity averages 79% annually, and April – November combine warmth with 75%+ humidity, which feels sticky.
The wettest three-month stretch is June – August, with about 50.5 in (1283 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is December – February, with about 3.1 in (78 mm).
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