Best Time to Visit Kota, Rajasthan, India
Kota is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Kota for sunny, dry weather is October–May — 8 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 17.3°C / 63.1°F in January to 35.4°C / 95.7°F in May, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in (February) to 261 mm / 10.3 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kota, Rajasthan, India's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Kota's climate is broadly Mediterranean-style. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17.3°C63.1°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 20.3°C68.5°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| March | 26°C78.8°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| April | 31.4°C88.5°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 35.4°C95.7°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 27.4°C81.3°F | 15 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 22.7°C72.9°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 18.7°C65.7°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kota?
The best time to visit Kota for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, May, October, November, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 35.4°C / 95.7°F, and the driest is February with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kota's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Kota?
The rainy season at Kota, Rajasthan runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 9 mm / 0.4 in. The wettest single month is July (261 mm / 10.3 in).
What is the driest month in Kota?
The driest month in Kota is February, averaging about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 20.3°C / 68.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Kota?
The least comfortable months for travel to Kota — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, July, August, September, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 261 mm / 10.3 in in July, and the coldest month averages 17.3°C / 63.1°F.
Is Kota climate different from India overall?
Yes, usually. Our Kota figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our India figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Kota specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.