Best Time to Visit Kozhikode, Kerala, India
Kozhikode is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Kozhikode for sunny, dry weather is December–March — 4 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through September and November–April; the wetter half falls in May–August and October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 25.6°C / 78.1°F in July to 29.7°C / 85.5°F in April, with rainfall from 4 mm / 0.2 in (January) to 830 mm / 32.7 in (July). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kozhikode, Kerala, India's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Kozhikode's climate is broadly tropical. 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 | 26.8°C80.2°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| February | 27.7°C81.9°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| March | 29.1°C84.4°F | 16 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 26.8°C80.2°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kozhikode?
The best time to visit Kozhikode for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is April averaging 29.7°C / 85.5°F, and the driest is January with about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kozhikode's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Kozhikode?
The rainy season at Kozhikode, Kerala runs through May–August and October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 241 mm / 9.5 in. The wettest single month is July (830 mm / 32.7 in).
What is the driest month in Kozhikode?
The driest month in Kozhikode is January, averaging about 4 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 26.8°C / 80.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Kozhikode?
The least comfortable months for travel to Kozhikode — based on point-value climate at the city — are June, July, August, September. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 830 mm / 32.7 in in July, and the coldest month averages 25.6°C / 78.1°F.
Is Kozhikode climate different from India overall?
Yes, usually. Our Kozhikode 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 Kozhikode specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.