Climate Insights for Kochi

Kochi Prefecture, Japan

Hottest
August
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
January
4°C low40°F low
Wettest
July
404 mm rain15.9 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

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

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 4°FebMax: 11°Average: 8°Min: 5°MarMax: 15°Average: 12°Min: 8°AprMax: 19°Average: 16°Min: 12°MayMax: 22°Average: 19°Min: 16°JunMax: 25°Average: 23°Min: 20°JulMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 24°AugMax: 30°Average: 27°Min: 25°SepMax: 28°Average: 25°Min: 23°OctMax: 23°Average: 20°Min: 17°NovMax: 18°Average: 14°Min: 11°DecMax: 13°Average: 9°Min: 6°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 51°FAverage: 45°FMin: 40°FFebMax: 52°FAverage: 46°FMin: 40°FMarMax: 60°FAverage: 53°FMin: 47°FAprMax: 66°FAverage: 60°FMin: 54°FMayMax: 72°FAverage: 67°FMin: 61°FJunMax: 77°FAverage: 73°FMin: 69°FJulMax: 84°FAverage: 79°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 81°FMin: 77°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 77°FMin: 73°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 68°FMin: 63°FNovMax: 65°FAverage: 58°FMin: 52°FDecMax: 55°FAverage: 48°FMin: 43°F
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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

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mm450mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 2mmFebPrecipitation: 100mmSnow: 0mmMarPrecipitation: 178mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 206mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 271mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 374mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 404mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 305mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 325mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 237mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 63mmSnow: 0mm
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Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 1inFebPrecipitation: 3.9inSnow (in): 0inMarPrecipitation: 7inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 8.1inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 10.7inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 14.7inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 15.9inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 12inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 12.8inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 9.3inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 2.5inSnow (in): 0in
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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

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 11km/hMarWind Speed: 10km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 7mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 6mph
Wind Speed

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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
4 °C40 °F
11 °C51 °F
11 km/h7 mph
72 mm2.8 in
2 cm1 in
Feb
5 °C40 °F
11 °C52 °F
11 km/h7 mph
100 mm3.9 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
8 °C47 °F
15 °C60 °F
10 km/h6 mph
178 mm7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
12 °C54 °F
19 °C66 °F
9 km/h6 mph
206 mm8.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
16 °C61 °F
22 °C72 °F
8 km/h5 mph
271 mm10.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
20 °C69 °F
25 °C77 °F
7 km/h4 mph
374 mm14.7 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C76 °F
29 °C84 °F
7 km/h4 mph
404 mm15.9 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C77 °F
30 °C86 °F
7 km/h5 mph
305 mm12 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C73 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
325 mm12.8 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C63 °F
23 °C74 °F
8 km/h5 mph
237 mm9.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C52 °F
18 °C65 °F
8 km/h5 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
6 °C43 °F
13 °C55 °F
10 km/h6 mph
63 mm2.5 in
0 cm0 in