When to go to Kochi?
Fort Kochi keeps its harbour past in plain view: Chinese fishing nets tipping into the water at sunset, warehouses that still smell of ginger and pepper, and the painted ceilings of the Dutch Palace a short walk inland. At the end of a lane of antique shops, the Paradesi Synagogue lines its floor with hand-painted tiles, and the Kerala backwaters begin close enough for an afternoon on a slow boat.
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The best time to go
For the best weather in Kochi, aim for January to April, December.
See also: Where to go in January? · Where to go in February? · Where to go in March? · Where to go in April?
Month-by-month weather in Kochi
| Month | ☀️ h/day | 🌧️ mm | 🌡️ °C | Score /100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.7 | 91 | 27 | 76 |
| February | 11.3 | 26 | 28 | 85 |
| March | 11.6 | 50 | 28 | 84 |
| April | 10.8 | 192 | 28 | 68 |
| May | 7.1 | 726 | 27 | 32 |
| June | 6.8 | 463 | 26 | 30 |
| July | 6.6 | 460 | 26 | 30 |
| August | 8.5 | 301 | 26 | 49 |
| September | 8.3 | 361 | 26 | 43 |
| October | 8.4 | 280 | 26 | 51 |
| November | 8.9 | 184 | 26 | 60 |
| December | 9.6 | 101 | 27 | 70 |
Estimated from 3 years of data. The score (0–100) combines sunshine, dry weather, clear skies and temperature.
The climate in brief
In Kochi, the sunniest month is March, and the driest is February (about 26 mm). Temperatures peak in April (about 28°C). Over the year, an average of 3,236 mm of rain falls, and 5 months in 12 offer ideal weather for a trip.
What to do in Kochi?
- Fort Kochi and Chinese fishing nets
- Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace)
- Paradesi Synagogue
- Kerala backwaters (day trip)
Practical info
- Country: India
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