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Best time to visit Kochi: month by month
Short answer
November to February is the best time, with highs of about 29–30°C, lower humidity and only 6–9 rainy days in December to February. March to May is hot and increasingly humid. The southwest monsoon brings 26–30 rainy days a month from about May to October; it is green and cheaper, but boat trips can be cancelled.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 30°C | 23°C | 6 | high |
| Feb | 30°C | 24°C | 7 | high |
| Mar | 31°C | 25°C | 11 | medium |
| Apr | 30°C | 25°C | 22 | medium |
| May | 29°C | 25°C | 30 | low |
| Jun | 28°C | 25°C | 30 | low |
| Jul | 28°C | 24°C | 30 | low |
| Aug | 28°C | 24°C | 29 | medium |
| Sep | 28°C | 24°C | 29 | medium |
| Oct | 28°C | 24°C | 26 | medium |
| Nov | 29°C | 24°C | 24 | high |
| Dec | 30°C | 24°C | 9 | very high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Highs of about 30°C, lows of 23–24°C and only 6–9 rainy days a month; the driest and busiest season, with Christmas and New Year crowds.
Pre-monsoon (Mar–May)
Highs of about 29–31°C with rising humidity; rain increases from about 11 days in March to 30 in May.
Monsoon (Jun–Sep)
Highs of about 28°C and rain on 29–30 days a month; lush and cheaper, popular for Ayurveda, but boat trips may be cancelled.
Post-monsoon (Oct–Nov)
Highs of 28–29°C, with rain on 24–26 days but easing towards the end of November.
Events worth planning around
- Cochin Carnival in Fort Kochi — around the end of December
- Kochi-Muziris Biennale — roughly December to April in Biennale years
- Onam, Kerala's harvest festival — August or September (dates change each year)
- Christmas — a major celebration in Fort Kochi's churches
When to avoid
Avoid June to August if you want reliable boat trips and dry sightseeing, as monsoon rain is heavy. If you want lower prices, avoid Christmas and New Year, when Fort Kochi is at its busiest.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Kochi?
December to February, with the fewest rainy days and slightly lower humidity.
When is the monsoon in Kochi?
The southwest monsoon runs from about June to September, with heavy rain almost every day.
Is Kochi worth visiting in the monsoon?
Yes, if you like green landscapes and lower prices, but expect rain and occasional boat cancellations.