Kochi, India: vitamin D, best months and travel guide
Fort Kochi's colonial quarter and Chinese fishing nets. Best for: culture travellers, foodies.
The best months for vitamin D in Kochi are December to March, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday. Rainy or stormy from April to November.
Kochi month by month
| Month | Rating | Sun window | Peak UV | Full dose, age 30 | Afternoon high | Rainy days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Excellent | 7.5 h | 7.5 | 7 min | 30°C | 9/30 |
| February | Excellent | 8.1 h | 8.4 | 6 min | 32°C | 4/30 |
| March | Excellent | 8.4 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 32°C | 13/30 |
| April | Bad weather | 8.5 h | 8.9 | 6 min | 32°C | 23/30 |
| May | Bad weather | 7.2 h | 7.4 | 7 min | 30°C | 28/30 |
| June | Bad weather | 7.3 h | 7.3 | 7 min | 28°C | 30/30 |
| July | Bad weather | 7.2 h | 7.1 | 8 min | 28°C | 29/30 |
| August | Bad weather | 8.3 h | 8.3 | 6 min | 29°C | 29/30 |
| September | Bad weather | 7.6 h | 7.9 | 7 min | 28°C | 30/30 |
| October | Bad weather | 7.5 h | 7.8 | 7 min | 29°C | 26/30 |
| November | Bad weather | 7.1 h | 7.2 | 7 min | 30°C | 21/30 |
| December | Excellent | 7.0 h | 6.9 | 8 min | 30°C | 12/30 |
Sun window is the number of hours a day with UV Index 2.5 or higher. Full dose is the minutes at midday for about 1,000 IU of vitamin D with a quarter of the body bare, for skin type III. Rainy days are days with at least 1 mm out of 30.
What to expect in Kochi
Fort Kochi's colonial quarter and Chinese fishing nets. A dry, pleasant season from November to March, hot pre-monsoon weather in April and May, and heavy monsoon from June to September, when beaches are closed in many places. Plan for warm food and busy traffic.
In Kochi afternoon highs average from 28°C in July to 32°C in April. The wettest month is June (about 30 rainy days out of 30) and the driest is February (4). Midday UV peaks at 8.9 in March, which is very strong, so protect your skin.
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Questions about Kochi
When is the best time to visit Kochi for vitamin D?
The best months for vitamin D in Kochi are December to March, when a full dose takes about 6 minutes at midday.
What is the weather like in Kochi?
Afternoon highs average from 28°C in July to 32°C in April. The wettest month is June, with about 30 rainy days out of 30.
Which months should I avoid in Kochi?
For a beach stay, avoid the months when it is rainy or stormy from April to November.