What is the weather like in Chennai vs Kochi in January?

In January, Chennai averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 30 mm of rain; Kochi averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 26 mm.

Chennai vs Kochi in January

Chennai and Kochi are nearly tied in January — 77 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chennai is hot, dry, muggy air; Kochi is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.

Chennai vs Kochi — January climate, side by side

	🇮🇳 Chennai	🇮🇳 Kochi
Comfort score	77/100 (B)	75/100 (B)
Feels-like high	33°C	37°C
Avg high / low	30° / 21°	32° / 24°
Rainfall	30 mm	26 mm
Rainy days	5	4
Humidity	76%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	97	119

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Chennai 🇮🇳 Indiahot, dry, muggy air · best February77
Kochi 🇮🇳 Indiasweltering, dry, poor air quality · best January75

Chennai vs Kochi in January — FAQ

Is January better in Chennai or Kochi?: Chennai and Kochi are nearly tied in January — 77 vs 75 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chennai is hot, dry, muggy air; Kochi is sweltering, dry, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Chennai vs Kochi in January?: In January, Chennai averages 30°C high / 21°C low with about 30 mm of rain; Kochi averages 32°C high / 24°C low with about 26 mm.