AI-generatedKottayam at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- Mar · 35°
- Warmest sea
- Apr · 30.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,030 h
- Rain a year
- 2,960 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 20 m
Climate in Kottayam
Kottayam 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 35 °C, while July is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year, Kottayam is moderately sunny; February is the sunniest month with 8.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kottayam
The best time to visit Kottayam is from December to February. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from December to February. From December to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 35 °C. The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is June with 508 mm.
Kottayam through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kottayam in the dry season
Nov – Apr
Good
- 33–35 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.1 h of sun a day
- 79 rainy days in all
Kottayam in the rainy season
May – Oct
Good
- 30–34 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 4.1 h of sun a day
- 173 rainy days in all
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
Peak heat
Dec – May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
May – Oct
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
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Your best months: January – February, July
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
October is in the cyclone season Hurricane season
Where to go in OctoberSea temperature in October
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 32°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 31°
- Evening, 20:00: about 28°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
06:1218:07
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 05:59–06:40 · evening 17:39–18:20
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:51–05:59 · evening 18:20–18:28
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 Kottayam compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs stay at about 32° from start to end. The sea warms from 28° to 29°. The days get 0.2 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 28° | 29° |
| Daylight | 12.0 h | 11.8 h |
What is the weather like in Kottayam in October?
In October, Kottayam is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 318 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kottayam.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 56 min06:12 – 18:07
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 83 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 28 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 35 %86 %
- Seaweight 25 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %22 %
- Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Compare two months in Kottayam
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Kottayam: score 83 against 59. In January, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sea is about as warm in both months. January has 23 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 4 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 59 | 83better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 34° |
| Night-time low | 24° | 22° |
| Sea | 28.4° | 28.4° |
| Sunshine | 4.3 h | 8.0 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 27 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 318 mm | 24 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 31 |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kottayam month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
83January34° · Sea 28° · 8.0 h
In January, Kottayam is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 24 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Kottayam.
Kottayam in January77February35° · Sea 29° · 8.1 h
In February, Kottayam is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 21 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Kottayam.
Kottayam in February61March35° · Sea 30° · 7.8 h
In March, Kottayam is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 63 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Kottayam.
Kottayam in March53April35° · Sea 30° · 6.7 h
In April, Kottayam is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 167 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Kottayam.
Kottayam in April53May34° · Sea 30° · 4.7 h
In May, Kottayam is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 29 days, totalling 365 mm. On about 30 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 Kottayam.
Kottayam in May61June31° · Sea 28° · 3.5 h
In June, Kottayam is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.5 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 508 mm. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Kottayam.
Kottayam in June61July30° · Sea 27° · 3.4 h
In July, Kottayam is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 480 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Kottayam.
Kottayam in July63August31° · Sea 27° · 3.9 h
In August, Kottayam is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 30 days, totalling 395 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Kottayam.
Kottayam in August62September32° · Sea 27° · 4.5 h
In September, Kottayam is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 321 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Kottayam.
Kottayam in September59October32° · Sea 28° · 4.3 h
In October, Kottayam is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 318 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kottayam.
Kottayam in October59November33° · Sea 29° · 5.1 h
In November, Kottayam is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 21 days, adding up to 219 mm. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Kottayam.
Kottayam in November72December33° · Sea 29° · 6.7 h
In December, Kottayam is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 80 mm in total. On about 30 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 Kottayam.
Kottayam in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kottayam
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (15+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (22°), the warmest in April (25°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 365 days a year.
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 | 34° | 22° | 28.4° | 8.0 h | 4 | 24 |
| FebruaryFeb | 77 | 35° | 23° | 28.8° | 8.1 h | 5 | 21 |
| MarchMar | 61 | 35° | 24° | 29.6° | 7.8 h | 14 | 63 |
| AprilApr | 53 | 35° | 25° | 30.1° | 6.7 h | 26 | 167 |
| MayMay | 53 | 34° | 25° | 29.6° | 4.7 h | 29 | 365 |
| JuneJun | 61 | 31° | 24° | 28.3° | 3.5 h | 30 | 508 |
| JulyJul | 61 | 30° | 23° | 26.8° | 3.4 h | 30 | 480 |
| AugustAug | 63 | 31° | 24° | 26.6° | 3.9 h | 30 | 395 |
| SeptemberSep | 62 | 32° | 24° | 27.4° | 4.5 h | 28 | 321 |
| OctoberOct | 59 | 32° | 24° | 28.4° | 4.3 h | 27 | 318 |
| NovemberNov | 59 | 33° | 24° | 28.9° | 5.1 h | 21 | 219 |
| DecemberDec | 72 | 33° | 23° | 28.7° | 6.7 h | 10 | 80 |
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
9.59° N, 76.52° E · 20 m · Asia/Kolkata
Sea temperature in Kottayam
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 27.7 – 29.1 °C
Swimming season: all year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kottayam ranges from 26.6 °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. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in April, eight out of ten years were between 29.3 and 30.7 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.4° | 28.1° | 28.9° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.8° | 28.3° | 29.3° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.6° | 29.1° | 30.0° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 30.1° | 29.3° | 30.7° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.6° | 28.6° | 30.6° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 28.3° | 27.4° | 29.2° | warm |
| JulyJul | 26.8° | 26.1° | 27.5° | warm |
| AugustAug | 26.6° | 25.7° | 27.4° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 27.4° | 26.8° | 28.2° | warm |
| OctoberOct | 28.4° | 27.7° | 29.1° | warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.9° | 28.3° | 29.4° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 28.7° | 28.4° | 29.2° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Kottayam
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 4.3 of 11.9 hours of daylight in Kottayam, 36 % 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 Kottayam: 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, Kottayam has about 27 rainy days with 318 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Kottayam
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 12 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in April (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 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 Kottayam
How breezy and how cloudy Kottayam 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 Kottayam typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 83 % of the sky over Kottayam: mostly overcast, with about 4.3 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 Kottayam
How often the day gets hot in Kottayam (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, Kottayam has about 28 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
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 Kottayam
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Kottayam 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.
Kottayam has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 55).
- 55
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 55
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season
- 62
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 3.7 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 59
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 4.3 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 78
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 30 min
- Distance
- 8,270 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.
Storm season
Kottayam 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, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.
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Kottayam vs Alappuzha
In October the holiday weather in Kottayam and Alappuzha is about equally good (score 59 vs 58). During the day it is about as warm in Alappuzha as in Kottayam. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Kottayam | Alappuzha |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 59 | 58 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 32° |
| Sea | 28° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 4 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 27 | 27 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Jan |
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Frequently asked questions about Kottayam
When is the best time to visit Kottayam?
The best time to visit Kottayam 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 Kottayam?
The sea temperature in Kottayam ranges from 26.6 °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 Kottayam in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 28.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
What is the warmest month in Kottayam?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 35 °C and nights around 24 °C. July is the coolest month at 30 °C.
When does it rain most in Kottayam?
The rainy season is from May to October; the wettest month is June with 508 mm. The driest month is February with 21 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kottayam get?
Kottayam gets around 2,030 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is February with 8.1 hours a day; in July there are 3.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Kottayam in?
Kottayam is on UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kottayam?
A nonstop flight from London to Kottayam takes about 10 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,270 km.
When is cyclone season in Kottayam?
Kottayam 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.
Which school holidays are best for Kottayam?
Kottayam has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 55). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 55, May half-term 55, summer holidays 62, October half-term 59, Christmas holidays 78.