Kochi, Kerala weather in May
Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in May
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
What is the weather like in Kochi, Kerala in May?
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.
May compared
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More details for May
- Daylight
- 12 h 34 min06:04 – 18:38
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peak
- Cloud cover
- 83 %on average
- Hot days
- 15 days30 °C or more
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %66 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %33 %
- 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 May
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Kochi, Kerala in May: quick answers
Is Kochi, Kerala hot in May?
Yes. In May, Kochi, Kerala is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 26 °C. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Kochi, Kerala in May?
Yes. In May the sea averages 29.9 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Kochi, Kerala in May?
It rains often – on about 29 days, adding up to 392 mm.
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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, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)