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The climate of Kochi (formerly Cochin) is
tropical, with a
rainy season from April to November and a
dry season from December to March. The rains are very frequent and abundant in the monsoon period, from June to October, with a maximum at the beginning of the period (June-July).
The city is located in southwest India, in the state of
Kerala, at 10 degrees north latitude, on the coast of the Laccadive Sea. We are in an area characterized by lagoons, where the water of the rivers that flow down from the Western Ghats mixes with that of the sea.
The temperature is high all year round and is quite stable, however, it is a bit higher from March to May, before the monsoon, when it can reach 35/36 °C (95/97 °F).
Kochi is in the path of
tropical cyclones. Typically, cyclones occur from April to December, although the extreme south of India is normally affected only in November and December. In May, a cyclone can occasionally form off the southwest coast, on the Lakshadweep Islands, which can bring heavy rains to Kerala before moving north. In any case, since the sea is warm all year round, in theory they can also form from January to March, perhaps in light form (as tropical storms).
Best Time
The
best time to visit Kochi is from December to March, as it is the dry season. In March, the heat is a bit more intense than in February, and there may be some more showers. In December, especially in the first half, sometimes a tropical cyclone can still pass, although this rarely happens.
Kochi - Climate data
In Kochi, the
average temperature of the coldest month (July) is of 26.8 °C (80.2 °F), that of the warmest month (April) is of 29.4 °C (84.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Kochi - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 23 | 32 | 27.5 | 74 | 89 | 81.5 |
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| February | 24 | 32 | 28.2 | 75 | 90 | 82.8 |
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| March | 25 | 33 | 29.1 | 78 | 91 | 84.5 |
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| April | 26 | 33 | 29.4 | 78 | 92 | 84.9 |
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| May | 25 | 33 | 29 | 78 | 91 | 84.2 |
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| June | 24 | 31 | 27.5 | 76 | 87 | 81.4 |
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| July | 24 | 30 | 26.8 | 75 | 86 | 80.2 |
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| August | 24 | 30 | 27 | 75 | 86 | 80.5 |
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| September | 24 | 30 | 27.3 | 75 | 87 | 81.1 |
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| October | 24 | 31 | 27.4 | 75 | 88 | 81.4 |
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| November | 24 | 31 | 27.8 | 75 | 89 | 82 |
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| December | 23 | 32 | 27.6 | 74 | 89 | 81.7 |
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| Year | 24.3 | 31.5 | 27.8 | 75.7 | 88.7 | 82 |
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In Kochi,
precipitation amounts to 3015 millimeters (118.7 inches) per year: it is therefore very abundant. It ranges from 25 mm (1 in) in the driest months (January, February) to 700 mm (27.6 in) in the wettest one (June). Here is the average precipitation.
Kochi - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 25 | 1 | 1 |
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| February | 25 | 1 | 1 |
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| March | 45 | 1.8 | 3 |
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| April | 115 | 4.5 | 7 |
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| May | 285 | 11.2 | 11 |
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| June | 700 | 27.6 | 23 |
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| July | 575 | 22.6 | 23 |
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| August | 380 | 15 | 19 |
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| September | 310 | 12.2 | 13 |
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| October | 365 | 14.4 | 14 |
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| November | 150 | 5.9 | 7 |
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| December | 40 | 1.6 | 2 |
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| Year | 3015 | 118.7 | 124 |
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At Kochi, the
sea temperature ranges from 27 °C (81 °F) in August to 30 °C (86 °F) in April, May. Here are the average sea temperatures.
Kochi - Sea temperature| Month | Celsius (°C) | Fahrenheit (°F) |
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January | 28 | 83 | February | 28.5 | 83 | March | 29.5 | 85 | April | 30 | 86 | May | 30 | 86 | June | 28.5 | 83 | July | 27.5 | 81 | August | 27 | 81 | September | 27.5 | 82 | October | 28.5 | 83 | November | 28.5 | 84 | December | 28.5 | 83 | Year | 28.6 | 83.4 |
Kochi - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the weather in Kochi is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.5 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 23.1 °C (73.6 °F) and a maximum of 31.9 °C (89.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
February, the weather in Kochi is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.2 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.5 °F) and a maximum of 32.3 °C (90.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 50 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
March, the weather in Kochi is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.1 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 25.4 °C (77.8 °F) and a maximum of 32.9 °C (91.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 45 mm (1.8 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
April, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Kochi is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.4 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 25.6 °C (78.1 °F) and a maximum of 33.2 °C (91.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35 °C (95 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 30 °C (86.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
May, the weather in Kochi is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.0 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 25.5 °C (77.8 °F) and a maximum of 32.5 °C (90.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 285 mm (11.2 in), distributed over 11 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 30 °C (86 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
June, the weather in Kochi is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.5 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.6 °F) and a maximum of 30.7 °C (87.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 700 mm (27.6 in), distributed over 23 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
July, the least warm month of the year, the weather in Kochi is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 23.7 °C (74.7 °F) and a maximum of 29.9 °C (85.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 575 mm (22.6 in), distributed over 23 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 88%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
August, the weather in Kochi is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.0 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.2 °F) and a maximum of 29.9 °C (85.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (89 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 380 mm (15 in), distributed over 19 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 86%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27 °C (81 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
September, the weather in Kochi is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.3 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.5 °F) and a maximum of 30.4 °C (86.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 310 mm (12.2 in), distributed over 13 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 84%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (81.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
October, the weather in Kochi is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.4 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.3 °F) and a maximum of 30.8 °C (87.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (72 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (90.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 365 mm (14.4 in), distributed over 14 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 83%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
November, the weather in Kochi is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.8 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.3 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 150 mm (5.9 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
In
December, the weather in Kochi is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.6 °C (82 °F), with a minimum of 23.3 °C (74 °F) and a maximum of 31.8 °C (89.3 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 40 mm (1.6 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.