The geographical location of the city has a great influence on Kochi Weather . Since Kochi is situated by seaside, the sea has considerable influence on Kochi climate. The city has a tropical climate, which means it has a hot and humid climate with heavy rainfall.
Located just 10º north of the equator, Kochi has a uniform climate all throughout the year. It is extremely hot and humid throughout the year. There is no winter season as such in Kochi. Rainfall is one of the important features of the weather of Kochi.
Summer in Kochi
The summer season in Kochi spans from March-June. During this time temperatures are high and the maximum temperature ranges to around 35º
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C. There are also frequent showers that hit Kochi city during the summers.
Monsoons in Kochi
Monsoons in Kochi span from June to September. During this time there is heavy thunder and lightning accompanied with heavy downpour. The average rainfall that Kochi experiences during this time of the year is about 350cms. The monsoons in Kochi are due to the south-west winds. The city also experiences rainfall in the months of October-December. This period is known as the retreating monsoons. The north-west winds are responsible for the rains at this time of the year.
Winter in Kochi
Winter in Kochi is cool and dry. There is no rainfall at this time of the year. December –February are the winter months in Kochi. During this time of the year, the temperature remains in the range of 20ºC-35ºC.
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