23Β° to 32Β°
Dry & Sunny
The most comfortable stretch of the year, with virtually no rain and plenty of sunshine.
βοΈ Sunscreenπ§ Humidity high
24Β° to 32Β°
Peak Dry Season
Still dry and sunny, with the heat beginning to build a little.
βοΈ Sunscreenπ§ Humidity high
26Β° to 33Β°
Heat Builds
Dry season holds for now, but the heat climbs noticeably as the monsoon approaches.
βοΈ Sunscreenπ₯΅ Heat building
26Β° to 33Β°
Hottest Month
The hottest month of the year, with the first showers of the wet season starting to appear.
π₯΅ Heat protectionβ Light rain jacket
26Β° to 33Β°
Monsoon Approaches
Rain builds quickly as the southwest monsoon gets closer, still hot and increasingly humid.
β Umbrella handyπ₯΅ Stay hydrated
24Β° to 31Β°
Monsoon Breaks
The wettest month of the year, with rain a near-daily event and the sea often too rough for swimming.
β Heavy rain gearπ Rough seas
24Β° to 30Β°
Peak Monsoon
The coolest month of the year, but also nearly as wet as June, with the sky overcast for days at a stretch.
β Heavy rain gearπ Rough seas
24Β° to 30Β°
Deep Monsoon
Still very wet, though easing slightly from the extremes of June and July.
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Onam, dates vary each year
Kerala's biggest festival, a ten-day harvest celebration with flower carpets, boat races, and elaborate feasts, celebrated statewide including Kochi. Falling on the Malayalam calendar, it usually lands in late August or early September.
β Heavy rain gearπ Rough seas
24Β° to 31Β°
Monsoon Lingers
Rain remains frequent, with humidity staying high even as the heaviest rains ease.
β Umbrella handyπ§ Still humid
24Β° to 31Β°
Rains Continue
Showers are still common as the monsoon winds down, though not as relentless as the peak months.
β Umbrella handyπ§ Still humid
24Β° to 32Β°
Rains Ease
Rain tapers off significantly, with the dry season just around the corner.
β Light rain jacketπ§₯ Light layers
23Β° to 32Β°
Dry Season Returns
Dry and pleasant again, though a stray cyclone can occasionally pass through in the first half of the month.
βοΈ Sunscreenπ Slight cyclone risk
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Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Kochi?›
Kochi's monsoon season runs roughly from May through November, with June historically the wettest, averaging around 701mm of rain across 23 days.
What is the best time of year to visit Kochi?›
December through February is historically Kochi's most comfortable stretch, the heart of the dry season, with the least rain and the most sunshine of the year.
What is the least favorable time to visit Kochi?›
June, the wettest month of the year, historically brings rain on a near-daily basis and often rough seas.
Which month has the most rain in Kochi?›
June is historically the wettest month, averaging around 701mm of rain across 23 days.
Which month is the driest in Kochi?›
January and February are historically tied as the driest months, each averaging around 25mm of rain.
How hot does Kochi get?›
April is historically the hottest month of the year.
What should I pack for Kochi during the rainy season?›
An umbrella and rain gear are worth having from around May through November, when the southwest monsoon brings the bulk of the year's rain.
Does cyclone risk affect Kochi?›
The coast can historically be affected from April to December, though the extreme south of India is typically only in the path during November and December, with occasional stray systems also forming off the coast in May.
Is Kochi humid even in the dry season?›
Yes. Even January and February, the driest and most comfortable months, still average around 70% humidity.
Is Kochi's airport really solar-powered?›
Yes. Cochin International Airport generates all the electricity it needs from an on-site solar plant, a distinction it has held since 2015.