The short answer
When to go to Kozhikode
November to February is the best window: rainfall is low, skies are mostly clear and the sea is usually calm enough for Kappad and Beypore. March to May is hot and humid, with April the warmest month. June to August brings very heavy monsoon rain and rough seas, which makes beaches, piers and waterfalls unsafe. For older travellers, the cooler end of the dry season is easiest, with sightseeing kept to mornings and late afternoons.
Month by month
Kozhikode weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°C | 23°C | 2 mm | Dry and warm; the most comfortable month for sightseeing | |
| February | 34°C | 24°C | 5 mm | Dry, warm and bright; good for the coast and day trips | |
| March | 34°C | 26°C | 15 mm | Getting hot and humid; keep to mornings and evenings | |
| April | 34°C | 27°C | 84 mm | Hottest month; first showers and humid afternoons | |
| May | 34°C | 26°C | 224 mm | Pre-monsoon downpours and high humidity | |
| June | 31°C | 24°C | 783 mm | Monsoon onset; very heavy rain and rough seas | |
| July | 30°C | 24°C | 750 mm | Peak monsoon; heavy rain, waterfalls and beaches unsafe | |
| August | 30°C | 24°C | 433 mm | Heavy rain continues; travel disruptions possible | |
| September | 31°C | 24°C | 273 mm | Rain easing but still frequent; greener than most months | |
| October | 32°C | 24°C | 303 mm | Northeast monsoon showers; hot and humid between them | |
| November | 33°C | 24°C | 120 mm | Rain tapering off; good for the city and coast | |
| December | 33°C | 23°C | 22 mm | Mostly dry with warm days; busy around holidays |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Kozhikode seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and December
- January: Dry and warm; the most comfortable month for sightseeing
- February: Dry, warm and bright; good for the coast and day trips
- December: Mostly dry with warm days; busy around holidays
Good, with small trade-offs: March and November
- March: Getting hot and humid; keep to mornings and evenings
- November: Rain tapering off; good for the city and coast
Possible, with planning: April, May, September and October
- April: Hottest month; first showers and humid afternoons
- May: Pre-monsoon downpours and high humidity
- September: Rain easing but still frequent; greener than most months
- October: Northeast monsoon showers; hot and humid between them
Best avoided with parents or children: June, July and August
- June: Monsoon onset; very heavy rain and rough seas
- July: Peak monsoon; heavy rain, waterfalls and beaches unsafe
- August: Heavy rain continues; travel disruptions possible
Useful answers
Best time to visit Kozhikode: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Kozhikode?
January, February and December are the best months to visit Kozhikode, with March and November also good. November to February is the best window: rainfall is low, skies are mostly clear and the sea is usually calm enough for Kappad and Beypore. March to May is hot and humid, with April the warmest month. June to August brings very heavy monsoon rain and rough seas, which makes beaches, piers and waterfalls unsafe. For older travellers, the cooler end of the dry season is easiest, with sightseeing kept to mornings and late afternoons.
Which months should I avoid in Kozhikode with elderly parents?
June, July and August are the months to avoid with older travellers. Monsoon onset; very heavy rain and rough seas Peak monsoon; heavy rain, waterfalls and beaches unsafe
When does it rain most in Kozhikode?
June is the wettest month, with about 783 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 34°C.