May verdict

Kochi, Kerala, India in May

Weather score57Good

Good for holiday weather

Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 274mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Kochi, Kerala, India, India travel weather guide
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May weather

Monthly averages

Temp

32°C

Rain

274mm

Sun

7.2h

Sea

30°C

Weather score

57

Good

Seasonal climate calendar

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Trip feel

Warm

Average highs sit around 32°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.

Wet

Rainfall averages 274mm, so showers are a real planning factor.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Warm sea

Sea temperatures average 30°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.

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Compare Kochi, Kerala, India with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.

Temperature

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May32°C average high

May sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.

Warmest monthsJanuary to May

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

May274mm average rain

May sits on the drier side of Kochi's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to May and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

May7.2 hours average sun

May sits close to Kochi's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.

Brightest monthsJanuary to April

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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May30°C average sea

May is one of Kochi's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.

Warmest seaMarch to May and November to December

Sea temperatures are usually near 30°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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May57 weather score

May scores below Kochi's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.

Best weather monthsJanuary to March and December

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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