Kochi, IndiaQuick decision
When to visit Kochi?
🌞 Best time overall
January
🌡️ Optimal temperature
75°F–86°F in January
🌧 Least rain
18% rainy days in January
🌧 Wettest month
May (92%)
📅 Best score
8.4/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Chinese fishing nets & Fort CochinOct–Mar — historic nets, Portuguese churches, Jewish synagogue.
Kathakali danceYear-round — ritual dance performances, elaborate makeup.
Alleppey backwatersSep–Mar — houseboat through rice paddies and Kerala canals.
Kerala cuisineYear-round — appam, fish curry, thali on banana leaf.
Monthly climate data
Kochi weather month by month
| Month | Min °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 75°F | 86°F | 18% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ February | 75°F | 88°F | 23% | 0.0in | 11.5h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 77°F | 88°F | 43% | 0.1in | 11.8h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ April | 79°F | 88°F | 75% | 0.2in | 11.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌧️ May | 79°F | 86°F | 92% | 0.7in | 8.9h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 77°F | 82°F | 100% | 0.7in | 7.1h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 75°F | 82°F | 98% | 0.6in | 7.2h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 75°F | 82°F | 96% | 0.5in | 8.2h | 6.5/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 75°F | 82°F | 96% | 0.4in | 9.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 75°F | 82°F | 85% | 0.4in | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 75°F | 84°F | 64% | 0.2in | 10.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 75°F | 84°F | 31% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 8.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Acceptable
Average 31°F, 70% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 28°F, 98% rainy days, 7.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.2/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 28°F, 82% rainy days, 9.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 30°F, 24% rainy days, 11.2h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
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FAQ
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January is ideal with 18% rainy days and 30°F.
May is the wettest month with 92% rainy days.
Yes, January is the best month with an average of 30°F.
In winter, the average score is 8.2/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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