Kota climate
Kota (Rajasthan, India) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C80 °F, and about 760 mm30 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Kota climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2577 | 947 | 1762 | 50.2 |
| Feb | 2984 | 1153 | 2069 | 80.3 |
| Mar | 3595 | 1763 | 2679 | 90.3 |
| Apr | 40105 | 2374 | 3289 | 60.3 |
| May | 43110 | 2883 | 3697 | 90.4 |
| Jun | 40105 | 2984 | 3595 | 863.4 |
| Jul | 3494 | 2679 | 3086 | 2519.9 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2576 | 2882 | 26210 |
| Sep | 3290 | 2373 | 2882 | 1044.1 |
| Oct | 3391 | 1967 | 2679 | 120.5 |
| Nov | 3086 | 1559 | 2272 | 70.3 |
| Dec | 2679 | 1051 | 1865 | 20.1 |
| Year | 43110 | 947 | 2680 | 76030 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39% | 20% | 4.1 | 10:44 |
| Feb | 33% | 18% | 5.2 | 11:17 |
| Mar | 26% | 32% | 6.3 | 11:57 |
| Apr | 21% | 34% | 7.1 | 12:43 |
| May | 23% | 35% | 7.2 | 13:22 |
| Jun | 44% | 54% | 6.4 | 13:42 |
| Jul | 72% | 78% | 5.0 | 13:33 |
| Aug | 83% | 76% | 4.7 | 13:01 |
| Sep | 76% | 44% | 5.4 | 12:16 |
| Oct | 56% | 14% | 5.4 | 11:31 |
| Nov | 46% | 14% | 4.3 | 10:53 |
| Dec | 42% | 16% | 3.9 | 10:35 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Kota is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 43 °C110 °F and a low of 28 °C83 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 25 °C77 °F and lows 9 °C47 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 19.2 °C34.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 760 mm30 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 81% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–May. The wettest month is August (262 mm10 in), the driest is December (2 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 21% in April to 83% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 14%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in November to 13 km/h (8 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.6 hours in December to 13.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Kota
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 25 °C77 °F to 30 °C86 °F with 2 mm0.1 in to 8 mm0.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 34 °C94 °F and very wet (251 mm9.9 in).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Kota
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2577 to 29 °C84 °F, lows 947 to 11 °C53 °F, about 5 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 3595 to 43 °C110 °F, lows 1763 to 28 °C83 °F, about 8 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3289 to 40 °C105 °F, lows 2576 to 29 °C84 °F, about 200 mm7.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 3086 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 1559 to 23 °C73 °F, about 41 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Kota compares
Compared with Jaipur, about 193 km to the north, Kota is on average 1.1 °C2 °F warmer and receives 45% more precipitation (760 mm30 in vs 525 mm21 in). The difference is largest in February (2.4 °C4.4 °F warmer).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Kota is the 150th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 290th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the India climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Janakpur (Nepal, Cwa), Nepalgunj (Nepal, Cwa) and Birgañj (Nepal, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Bundi 35 km · 26 °C80 °F · 686 mm27 in
- Baran 69 km · 26 °C80 °F · 809 mm32 in
- Sawai Madhopur 106 km · 26 °C79 °F · 675 mm27 in
- Tonk 110 km · 26 °C79 °F · 611 mm24 in
- Bhilwara 122 km · 26 °C78 °F · 567 mm22 in
- Chittorgarh 127 km · 26 °C78 °F · 645 mm25 in
- Nimach 127 km · 25 °C77 °F · 779 mm31 in
- Mandsaur 146 km · 25 °C78 °F · 822 mm32 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Kota?
May is the warmest month in Kota, with an average high of 43 °C (110 °F) and an average low of 28 °C (83 °F).
What is the coldest month in Kota?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 25 °C (77 °F) and an average low of 9 °C (47 °F).
When does it rain the most in Kota?
August is the wettest month with about 262 mm (10.3 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Kota?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–February.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 377 m, while Kota lies at about 267 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.7 °C1.3 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.