Climate Insights for Kochi
Kochi Prefecture, Japan
Climate Overview
The climate in Kochi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 2,631 mm of precipitation falls per year. Kochi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kochi is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.The climate in Kochi is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 103.6 in of precipitation falls per year. Kochi receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Kochi is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 40°F.
Temperature
Temperatures in Kochi vary considerably across the year, with a 26°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 7°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.Temperatures in Kochi vary considerably across the year, with a 46°F difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 40°F and an average of 45°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 11°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 10°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Kochi is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,631 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 219 mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 404 mm of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 63 mm. That's 341 mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Kochi is a very wet location, receiving approximately 103.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.6 in per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 15.9 in of rainfall. June and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 2.5 in. That's 13.4 in less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Kochi is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 10km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.Kochi is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in July, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 6mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 4mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kochi based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kochi based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.