Climate Insights for Kavaratti

The climate in Kavaratti is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1528mm of precipitation falls per year. June is the wettest month, receiving around 289mm of rainfall. Kavaratti is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, March. The coldest months are September, August, January, when temperatures can drop to 26°C.

Kavaratti has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 29°C. September is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 26°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 1°C between highs and lows.

Kavaratti is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1528mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 127mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 289mm of rainfall. July and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 7mm. That's 281mm less than June, 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.

Kavaratti is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 5km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4km/h in winter, 4km/h in spring, 7km/h in summer, 4km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Kavaratti, which began on June 21, 2026. Kavaratti is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in September near 26°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kavaratti 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.