AI-generatedKota at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 43°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,700 h
- Rain a year
- 793 mm
- Climate
- Subtropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 267 m
Climate in Kota
Kota has a subtropical climate with warm summers and mild winters. May is the warmest month with average highs of 43 °C, while January is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 2,700 hours of sunshine a year, Kota is sunny; May is the sunniest month with 9.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kota
The best time to visit Kota is from December to February. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From March to July and from September to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 43 °C. The rainy season is from July to August; the wettest month is July with 295 mm.
Kota through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kota in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 34–43 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Kota in summer
Jun – Aug
Poor
- 32–41 °C by day
- 4.9 h of sun a day
- 49 rainy days in all
Kota in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 30–35 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days in all
Kota in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 23–27 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – Jul, Sep – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jul – Aug
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 35°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 34°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:2418:00
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:10–06:55 · evening 17:30–18:15
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:01–06:10 · evening 18:15–18:23
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Kota compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 34° at the start of the month to 32° at the end. The days get 0.7 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 34° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 20° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.3 h |
What is the weather like in Kota in October?
In October, Kota is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kota.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 36 min06:24 – 18:00
- UV index
- 8 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 8 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 17 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 30 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %3 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Kota
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in Kota: score 97 against 47. In February, days are 8 °C cooler than in October. February has one rainy day fewer. The sun shines an hour longer a day in February.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 97better |
| Daytime high | 35° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h | 8.6 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 2 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 20 mm | 5 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 8 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kota month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
96January23° · 7.8 h
In January, Kota is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Kota.
Kota in January97February27° · 8.6 h
In February, Kota is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Kota.
Kota in February59March34° · 9.1 h
In March, Kota is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 9.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Kota.
Kota in March50April40° · 9.3 h
In April, Kota is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 9.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Kota.
Kota in April50May43° · 9.5 h
In May, Kota is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Kota.
Kota in May32June41° · 7.2 h
In June, Kota is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 83 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kota.
Kota in June6July35° · 4.0 h
In July, Kota is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. Expect around 4.0 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 295 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kota.
Kota in July18August32° · 3.6 h
In August, Kota is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 257 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kota.
Kota in August33September34° · 6.1 h
In September, Kota is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 93 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, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kota.
Kota in September47October35° · 7.8 h
In October, Kota is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kota.
Kota in October76November30° · 8.1 h
In November, Kota is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Kota.
Kota in November96December26° · 7.8 h
In December, Kota is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Kota.
Kota in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kota
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 8 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (11°), the warmest in May (30°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in February and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 120 days a year, mostly from June to September.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 96 | 23° | 11° | 7.8 h | 1 | 8 |
| FebruaryFeb | 97 | 27° | 15° | 8.6 h | 1 | 5 |
| MarchMar | 59 | 34° | 20° | 9.1 h | 1 | 5 |
| AprilApr | 50 | 40° | 26° | 9.3 h | 1 | 3 |
| MayMay | 50 | 43° | 30° | 9.5 h | 2 | 10 |
| JuneJun | 32 | 41° | 30° | 7.2 h | 10 | 83 |
| JulyJul | 6 | 35° | 27° | 4.0 h | 20 | 295 |
| AugustAug | 18 | 32° | 26° | 3.6 h | 20 | 257 |
| SeptemberSep | 33 | 34° | 26° | 6.1 h | 10 | 93 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 35° | 23° | 7.8 h | 2 | 20 |
| NovemberNov | 76 | 30° | 17° | 8.1 h | 1 | 9 |
| DecemberDec | 96 | 26° | 13° | 7.8 h | 1 | 6 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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). Sources & licences
25.18° N, 75.84° E · 267 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sunshine hours in Kota
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 7.8 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Kota, 67 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Kota: 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, Kota has about 2 rainy days with 20 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Kota
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 8 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 20 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Kota
How breezy and how cloudy Kota is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Kota typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 17 % of the sky over Kota: mostly clear, with about 7.8 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Kota
How often the day gets hot in Kota (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Kota has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 35 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Planning a trip to Kota
Weather for your travel dates
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Kota in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Kota has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 14).
- 53
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 38 °C by day
- 9.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 46
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 42 °C by day
- 9.0 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 14
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 33 °C by day
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 96
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 8 h 50 min
- Distance
- 6,920 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Compare & alternatives
Kota compared
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Kota vs Chittorgarh
In October the holiday weather in Kota and Chittorgarh is about equally good (score 47 vs 48). During the day it is about as warm in Chittorgarh as in Kota.
| in October | Kota | Chittorgarh |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 48 |
| Daytime high | 35° | 35° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Dec – Feb |
Through the year
India in October: the best places
In October, Kota ranks 24 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 2Nāthdwāra33°59
- 3Udaipur33°59
- 4Sanchi32°59
- 5Aligarh33°59
- 6Noida33°58
- 7Ujjain33°57
- 8Bhopal33°56
- 24KotaThis page35°47
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Frequently asked questions about Kota
When is the best time to visit Kota?
The best time to visit Kota is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Kota?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 43 °C and nights around 30 °C. January is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Kota?
The rainy season is from July to August; the wettest month is July with 295 mm. The driest month is April with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kota get?
Kota gets around 2,700 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 9.5 hours a day; in August there are 3.6 hours a day.
What time zone is Kota in?
Kota is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kota?
A nonstop flight from London to Kota takes about 8 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 6,920 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kota?
Kota has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 96) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 14). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 53, May half-term 46, summer holidays 14, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 96.