Kochi, Kerala weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
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.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 51 | 49 | 49 |
| Day | 28° | 28° | 29° |
| Night | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 28° | 29° | 29° |
| Sun | 5 h | 5 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 27 | 27 | 20 |
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
Kochi, Kerala in October: quick answers
Is Kochi, Kerala hot in October?
Yes. In October, Kochi, Kerala is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C and nights stay around 24 °C.
Can you swim in Kochi, Kerala in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Kochi, Kerala in October?
It rains often – on about 27 days, adding up to 334 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)