Kochi · SpringMonth summary
Kochi weather in May
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
92% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
January (8.4/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Kochi in May?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: Not the best window: 92% rain risk and 8.9h of sunshine. January is much safer.
By trip type
Kochi in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Kochi. Temperatures rise (30°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 92% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. January (8.4/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 May, Kochi averages 30°C, 92% rainy days and 8.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.6/10.
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Comparison
May vs January (best month)
The best month is January (score 8.4/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -74%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +2.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Kochi in May
Is May a good time to visit Kochi?
May is an acceptable time for Kochi (score 5.6/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider January (8.4/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Kochi in May?
Yes, 92% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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