Kota, Rajasthan Weather by Month and Climate Averages

Kota, Rajasthan gets 455 mm of precipitation a year over about 31 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 43°C) and January the coldest (average low 11°C).

Kota climate at a glance

Semi-arid climate

Kota, Rajasthan has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 24°C in January to 43°C in May. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 25°C.

How much rain does Kota get?

Kota gets 455 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 31 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 91% of India.

July is the wettest month, with 156 mm. November is the driest, with 4 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 9.

Kota weather by month

Kota weather in January

In January, Kota averages a high of 24°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 75% of daylight hours. The January record high is 33°C (1990) and the record low is -1°C (2020). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Kota weather in February

In February, Kota averages a high of 28°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 86% of daylight hours. The February record high is 39°C (1993) and the record low is 6°C (1978).

Kota weather in March

In March, Kota averages a high of 34°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 79% of daylight hours. The March record high is 43°C (2003) and the record low is 7°C (1990).

Kota weather in April

In April, Kota averages a high of 39°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 73% of daylight hours. The April record high is 44°C (1982) and the record low is 15°C (1982).

Kota weather in May

In May, Kota averages a high of 43°C and a low of 30°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 79% of daylight hours. The May record high is 48°C (2016) and the record low is 19°C (2023).

Kota weather in June

In June, Kota averages a high of 41°C and a low of 29°C. It gets 39 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 52% of daylight hours. The June record high is 48°C (2019) and the record low is 21°C (1988).

Kota weather in July

In July, Kota averages a high of 35°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 156 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. The sun is out about 19% of daylight hours. The July record high is 44°C (1995) and the record low is 18°C (2009).

Kota weather in August

In August, Kota averages a high of 33°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 139 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. The sun is out about 20% of daylight hours. The August record high is 44°C (1992) and the record low is 19°C (2000).

Kota weather in September

In September, Kota averages a high of 34°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 55 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. The sun is out about 40% of daylight hours. The September record high is 41°C (2009) and the record low is 18°C (1992).

Kota weather in October

In October, Kota averages a high of 35°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 80% of daylight hours. The October record high is 41°C (2000) and the record low is 12°C (1986).

Kota weather in November

In November, Kota averages a high of 31°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 84% of daylight hours. The November record high is 39°C (1982) and the record low is 7°C (1987).

Kota weather in December

In December, Kota averages a high of 26°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 79% of daylight hours. The December record high is 33°C (1997) and the record low is 0°C (1986). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Kota

February is the sunniest month in Kota, with sunshine about 86% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 19%. Over the year the sun shines about 64% of daylight hours. Kota is sunnier than 81% of India.

Humidity peaks in August at 80% and is lowest in April at 27%.

Kota has about 167 days a year above 32°C. Kota is hotter than 78% of India.

Kota weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Kota station is 48°C, on May 25, 2010. The coldest is -1°C, on January 20, 2020.

The wettest day on record brought 224 mm of rain, on August 22, 2022.

28 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The best time to visit Kota

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 25°C.

Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 12°C.

Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 39°C and lows near 25°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 36°C and lows near 27°C.

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 21°C.

Monthly climate

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January4.6 mm168%75%33°-1°
February19 mm148%86%39°
March8.9 mm139%79%43°
April5.3 mm127%73%44°15°
May4.6 mm130%79%48°19°
June39 mm348%52%48°21°
July156 mm975%19%44°18°
August139 mm880%20%44°19°
September55 mm477%40%41°18°
October15 mm154%80%41°12°
November3.6 mm153%84%39°
December4.8 mm162%79%33°

From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.

Kota climate questions

How much rain does Kota get?

Kota gets 455 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 31 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Kota?

July is the wettest month in Kota, with 156 mm. November is the driest, with 4 mm.

How many rainy days does Kota have a year?

Kota has about 31 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 9.

What is the hottest month in Kota?

May is the warmest month in Kota, with an average high of 43°C.

What is the coldest month in Kota?

January is the coldest month in Kota, with an average low of 11°C.

What is the record high temperature in Kota?

The record high at the Kota station is 48°C, set on May 25, 2010. The record low is -1°C, on January 20, 2020.

What is the sunniest month in Kota?

February is the sunniest month in Kota, with sunshine about 86% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Kota?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January and December, when daytime highs sit near 25°C.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station KOTA AERODROME (4 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station KOTA AERODROME.