The short answer
When to go to Kochi
November to February is the driest, most comfortable season, good for the backwaters and Fort Kochi's walkable lanes. March is a reasonable shoulder month before the humidity builds. April to September covers the hot, increasingly wet stretch, with the southwest monsoon from June to September bringing very heavy, sustained rain that makes outdoor walking and boat trips less pleasant; October still carries lingering rain as the monsoon retreats.
Month by month
Kochi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C | 23°C | 24 mm | Warm, dry and comfortable | |
| February | 32°C | 24°C | 27 mm | Comfortable, humidity building slowly | |
| March | 33°C | 26°C | 45 mm | Warm and increasingly humid | |
| April | 33°C | 26°C | 113 mm | Hot and humid; rain approaching | |
| May | 32°C | 26°C | 285 mm | Heavy pre-monsoon rain and humidity | |
| June | 30°C | 24°C | 700 mm | Peak monsoon; very heavy rain | |
| July | 30°C | 24°C | 576 mm | Continued heavy monsoon rain | |
| August | 30°C | 24°C | 379 mm | Still very wet; some let-up late month | |
| September | 30°C | 24°C | 310 mm | Rain substantial but easing | |
| October | 31°C | 24°C | 367 mm | Retreating monsoon; still fairly wet | |
| November | 31°C | 24°C | 150 mm | Drier and more comfortable | |
| December | 32°C | 23°C | 39 mm | Dry, warm and pleasant |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Kochi seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and December
- January: Warm, dry and comfortable
- February: Comfortable, humidity building slowly
- December: Dry, warm and pleasant
Good, with small trade-offs: March and November
- March: Warm and increasingly humid
- November: Drier and more comfortable
Possible, with planning: April, September and October
- April: Hot and humid; rain approaching
- September: Rain substantial but easing
- October: Retreating monsoon; still fairly wet
Best avoided with parents or children: May, June, July and August
- May: Heavy pre-monsoon rain and humidity
- June: Peak monsoon; very heavy rain
- July: Continued heavy monsoon rain
- August: Still very wet; some let-up late month
Useful answers
Best time to visit Kochi: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Kochi?
January, February and December are the best months to visit Kochi, with March and November also good. November to February is the driest, most comfortable season, good for the backwaters and Fort Kochi's walkable lanes. March is a reasonable shoulder month before the humidity builds. April to September covers the hot, increasingly wet stretch, with the southwest monsoon from June to September bringing very heavy, sustained rain that makes outdoor walking and boat trips less pleasant; October still carries lingering rain as the monsoon retreats.
Which months should I avoid in Kochi with elderly parents?
May, June, July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Heavy pre-monsoon rain and humidity Peak monsoon; very heavy rain
When does it rain most in Kochi?
June is the wettest month, with about 700 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 33°C.