Kottayam weather
At 4:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 24°C (75°F). Real rain for 6 hours (23.2 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans. Best months for weather: Dec–Mar. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kottayam, Kerala, India.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 88%
- Chance of rain
- 65%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Real rain for 6 hours (23.2 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Dec–MarOff season May–Oct
About Kottayam weather
Is it raining in Kottayam right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 24° right now. Real rain for 6 hours (23.2 mm total) — consider moving outdoor plans.
What’s the weather like in Kottayam this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–32° and lows of 23–24°. Rain is likely on 6 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Kottayam lately?
In the past 7 days, Kottayam had 2 rainy days and 13.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kottayam?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Kottayam weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kottayam?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kottayam is Dec–Mar, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Oct tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 28°C (82°F) in August to 31°C (88°F) in March.
What is the rainiest month in Kottayam?
June is the wettest month, with about 475 mm (18.7 in) of rain on average. January is the driest, with about 16 mm (0.6 in).
What is the hottest month in Kottayam?
March is the warmest, with average highs of 31°C (88°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F). August is the coolest, with highs of 28°C (82°F) and lows of 26°C (78°F).
Does Kottayam have a rainy season?
Yes. May–Nov is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Dec–Feb is usually dry (under 60 mm).
How warm is the sea in Kottayam?
The sea is warmest in April at about 32°C (90°F) and coolest in August at about 28°C (82°F). It is warm enough for swimming all year.
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine, forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months