Kochi, Kerala weather in March
Temperature, sea and sunshine in March: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in March
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
What is the weather like in Kochi, Kerala in March?
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 8 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.
March compared
How the weather changes from February to April. Tap a month to open it.
| FebruaryFeb | MarchMar | AprilApr | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 73 | 51 | 37 |
| Day | 31° | 32° | 31° |
| Night | 24° | 25° | 26° |
| Sea | 29° | 30° | 30° |
| Sun | 8 h | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 5 | 12 | 25 |
More details for March
- Daylight
- 12 h 3 min06:33 – 18:36
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 44 %on average
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %44 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %42 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in March
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Kochi, Kerala in March: quick answers
Is Kochi, Kerala hot in March?
Yes. In March, Kochi, Kerala is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C and nights stay around 25 °C. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Kochi, Kerala in March?
Yes. In March the sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Kochi, Kerala in March?
Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 60 mm in total.
Kochi, Kerala month by month
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)