Kochi, Kerala at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- Mar · 32°
- Warmest sea
- Apr · 30.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,250 h
- Rain a year
- 3,130 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Kochi, Kerala
Kochi, Kerala has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. March is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while July is the coolest at 27 °C. With around 2,250 hours of sunshine a year, Kochi, Kerala is sunny; February is the sunniest month with 9.4 hours a day.
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
October is in the cyclone season
What is the weather like in Kochi, Kerala in October?
In October, Kochi, Kerala is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 334 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kochi, Kerala.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 55 min06:13 – 18:08
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 9 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 84 %on average
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %85 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %30 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Kochi, Kerala
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.8 – 29.3 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kochi, Kerala ranges from 26.8 °C in August to 30.1 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in April, while the air already peaks in March. From May to June and from October to November the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in April, eight out of ten years were between 29.3 and 30.8 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.6° | 28.3° | 29.0° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.9° | 28.4° | 29.3° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.6° | 29.0° | 30.0° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 30.1° | 29.3° | 30.8° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.9° | 28.7° | 30.7° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 28.6° | 27.9° | 29.4° | warm |
| JulyJul | 27.2° | 26.5° | 27.8° | warm |
| AugustAug | 26.8° | 26.1° | 27.6° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.6° | 27.1° | 28.3° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.6° | 27.8° | 29.3° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.0° | 28.4° | 29.5° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.9° | 28.4° | 29.3° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Kochi, Kerala
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 4.8 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Kochi, Kerala, 40 % of the day.
Sunshine hours count the time with bright, direct sunshine (WMO definition, estimated from model data); daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Kochi, Kerala: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Kochi, Kerala has about 27 rainy days with 334 mm of rain in total.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 83 | 30° | 23° | 28.6° | 9.3 h | 4 | 22 |
| FebruaryFeb | 75 | 31° | 24° | 28.9° | 9.4 h | 5 | 21 |
| MarchMar | 54 | 32° | 25° | 29.6° | 8.8 h | 12 | 60 |
| AprilApr | 39 | 31° | 26° | 30.1° | 7.3 h | 25 | 167 |
| MayMay | 40 | 30° | 26° | 29.9° | 5.0 h | 29 | 392 |
| JuneJun | 47 | 28° | 25° | 28.6° | 3.7 h | 30 | 554 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 27° | 24° | 27.2° | 3.5 h | 30 | 538 |
| AugustAug | 51 | 27° | 24° | 26.8° | 4.0 h | 29 | 429 |
| SeptemberSep | 51 | 28° | 24° | 27.6° | 4.8 h | 27 | 335 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 28° | 24° | 28.6° | 4.8 h | 27 | 334 |
| NovemberNov | 49 | 29° | 24° | 29.0° | 5.8 h | 20 | 206 |
| DecemberDec | 72 | 29° | 24° | 28.9° | 7.8 h | 9 | 74 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)
9.94° N, 76.26° E · 9 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Kochi, Kerala
The best time to visit Kochi, Kerala is from December to February. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from December to February. Rain is most frequent from March to November; the wettest month is June with 554 mm.
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Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Dec – Feb
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
Mar – Nov
12 or more rainy days
Kochi, Kerala month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
83January30° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In January, Kochi, Kerala is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Kochi, Kerala.
Kochi, Kerala in January75February31° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In February, Kochi, Kerala is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 21 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Kochi, Kerala.
Kochi, Kerala in February54March32° · Sea 30° · 9 h
In March, Kochi, Kerala is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 60 mm in total. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Kochi, Kerala.
Kochi, Kerala in March39April31° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In April, Kochi, Kerala is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 167 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kochi, Kerala.
Kochi, Kerala in April40May30° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In May, Kochi, Kerala is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 392 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Kochi, Kerala.
Kochi, Kerala in May47June28° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In June, Kochi, Kerala is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 554 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Kochi, Kerala.
Kochi, Kerala in June50July27° · Sea 27° · 4 h
In July, Kochi, Kerala is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 538 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Kochi, Kerala.
Kochi, Kerala in July51August27° · Sea 27° · 4 h
In August, Kochi, Kerala is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 429 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Kochi, Kerala.
Kochi, Kerala in August51September28° · Sea 28° · 5 h
In September, Kochi, Kerala is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 335 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Kochi, Kerala.
Kochi, Kerala in September49October28° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In October, Kochi, Kerala is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 334 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kochi, Kerala.
Kochi, Kerala in October49November29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In November, Kochi, Kerala is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 206 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Kochi, Kerala.
Kochi, Kerala in November72December29° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In December, Kochi, Kerala is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 74 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Kochi, Kerala.
Kochi, Kerala in DecemberPlanning a trip to Kochi, Kerala
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 25 min
- Distance
- 8,230 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Kochi, Kerala lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April: Season
- May: Peak
- June: Season
- July
- August
- September
- October: Season
- November: Peak
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Kochi, Kerala
When is the best time to visit Kochi, Kerala?
The best time to visit Kochi, Kerala is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Kochi, Kerala?
The sea temperature in Kochi, Kerala ranges from 26.8 °C in August to 30.1 °C in April. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Kochi, Kerala in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Kochi, Kerala?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. July is the coolest month at 27 °C.
When does it rain most in Kochi, Kerala?
Rain is most frequent from March to November; the wettest month is June with 554 mm. The driest month is February with 21 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kochi, Kerala get?
Kochi, Kerala gets around 2,250 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 9.4 hours a day; in July there are 3.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Kochi, Kerala in?
Kochi, Kerala uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kochi, Kerala?
A nonstop flight from London to Kochi, Kerala takes about 10 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,230 km.
When is cyclone season in Kochi, Kerala?
Kochi, Kerala lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
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