Kochi · WinterMonth summary
Kochi weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
31% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kochi in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want great weather for all activities.
❌ No if: you're on a tight budget — prices are higher during peak season.
Our take: December is a good time to visit Kochi. January remains slightly better (+0.2 pts).
By trip type
Kochi in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Even in winter, Kochi enjoys 29°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. Expect rain on 31% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if January (8.4/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 24°C | 30°C | 18% | 1.6 | 11.2h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ February | 24°C | 31°C | 23% | 0.8 | 11.5h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 25°C | 31°C | 43% | 2.2 | 11.8h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ April | 26°C | 31°C | 75% | 4.9 | 11.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 26°C | 30°C | 92% | 16.6 | 8.9h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 25°C | 28°C | 100% | 16.7 | 7.1h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 24°C | 28°C | 98% | 14.7 | 7.2h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 24°C | 28°C | 96% | 13.0 | 8.2h | 6.5/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 24°C | 28°C | 96% | 9.9 | 9.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ October | 24°C | 28°C | 85% | 10.2 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 24°C | 29°C | 64% | 5.7 | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 24°C | 29°C | 31% | 1.9 | 11.0h | 8.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, Kochi averages 29°C, 31% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.2/10.
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Comparison
December vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -13%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kochi in December
Is December a good time to visit Kochi?
December is an excellent time to visit Kochi (score 8.2/10). With 29°C, 11.0h of sunshine and 31% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Kochi in December?
With 29°C and 11.0h of sunshine, all outdoor activities are possible: hiking, sightseeing and terraces.
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