Kerala, India
Kottayam
Kottayam is a town in Kerala, India, close to the sea. It has a population of about 55,374. The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now24°C
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Population55,374
Local time23:11
9.59° N, 76.52° EElevation 20 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
Postal codes686020–686022, 686041October: high / low29° / 23°
Rain this month391mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Feb · Dec
Best: Jan–Feb · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kottayam at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:13 · 18:0511 h 52 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:53Next holiday1 NovemberKerala Foundation DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Feb · Dec
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month35°C
Average high in March
Coolest month23°C
Average low in July
Wettest monthJuly
576 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
18 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
April
Monuments nearby1+
1 of them World Heritage
How Kottayam has grown
People living in the built-up area (224 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+18%797k in 1975 → 943k in 2025Weather in Kottayam
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
24°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 6 km/h · humidity 100%
Today22 Oct26°23°18.2 mm
Fri23 Oct26°23°28 mm
Sat24 Oct25°23°48.7 mm
Sun25 Oct27°23°51.7 mm
Mon26 Oct25°22°75.9 mm
Tue27 Oct29°23°17.1 mm
Wed28 Oct32°23°0.5 mm
Thu29 Oct32°23°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct32°24°2 mm
Sat31 Oct32°23°1.5 mm
When to go to Kottayam
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 58 | 57 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 39 | 38 | 42 | 48 |
| High | 32° | 34° | 35° | 33° | 31° | 29° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° |
| Low | 21° | 23° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 23° | 22° | 21° |
| Rain (mm) | 18 | 29 | 56 | 149 | 301 | 690 | 576 | 437 | 353 | 391 | 206 | 40 |
| Wet days | 6 | 3 | 13 | 20 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 13 |
| Sea | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 28° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° |
What's on in Kottayam
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Kottayam
Outdoors around Kottayam
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Police Parade GroundCamp sites
1.4 kmGalilii AquariumAquariums
1.6 kmcrystal aquarium & DTP centerAquariums
3.4 kmMANIYAPARAMPViewpoints
5.1 kmKAIPPUZHA KATTUViewpoints
5.5 kmNature around Kottayam
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of India seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Kottayam
Ancient sites nearby
Sites: 2
Cities and settlements
Universities and research institutes
Government Medical CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1962
Mahatma Gandhi UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1983
Amal Jyothi College of EngineeringUniversity or college · founded 2001
Centre for Professional and Advanced StudiesUniversity or college
Einstein Institute of ScienceUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Kottayam
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Parappādam Chetram Vēlūru2.7 kmKummanam2.9 kmManganam3.2 kmAymanam3.2 kmPerumbaikad3.7 kmKiliru4.3 kmVijayapuram4.4 kmNattakam4.7 kmTiruvārpu5 kmOlasa5.6 kmChengalam6 kmPanachikkad6.7 kmPuthuppally6.7 kmKumaranallur7.2 kmKuzhimattom8.3 kmKaipuzha9 kmKumaragam Tekkumbhāgam9.3 kmVakathanam9.7 kmPuthupalli9.8 kmKumarakom9.8 kmEttumānūr10 kmEttumanoor11 kmNeendoor11 kmManiyamturuttu12 kmKannukettiatara12 kmSerāmbimattam12 kmKodutturuttu13 kmUdianatara13 kmKānagāri13 kmKalavaturuttu13 kmMānjūr13 kmParavamturuttu14 kmKudavechūr15 kmPullappalli15 km
Kottayam from above
Around Kottayam24 places to see, do and reach nearby
Pamba RiverNature15 kmAruvikkuzhi WaterfallsNature16 kmPathampuzhaNature23 kmPunnamada LakeNature21 kmAlappuzha BeachNature25 kmPathiramanalNature15 kmMarari BeachNature25 kmChethi BeachNature25 kmAksharam MuseumMuseum3.9 kmMar Makil MuseumMuseum1.9 kmBenjamin Bailey MuseumMuseum1.0 kmBay Island Driftwood Museum, KumarakomMuseum10 kmKumarakom Craft MuseumMuseum11 kmKottayamStation1.5 kmKumaranalloorStation3.6 kmChingavanamStation6.4 kmKodimatha Boat JettyFerry port1.1 kmKarapuzha Boat JettyFerry port1.9 kmAlappuzhaPlace24 kmChanganasseryPlace16 kmCherthalaPlace23 kmThanneermukkomPlace18 kmKalavoorPlace21 kmVaikomPlace23 km
Postal codes
686020–686022686041
Getting to Kottayam
Cochin International AirportCOK
64 kmThiruvananthapuram International AirportTRV
130 kmCoimbatore International AirportCJB
170 kmKottayamRailway station
1.5 kmKumaranalloorRailway station
3.6 kmChingavanamRailway station
6.4 kmKodimatha Boat JettyBus Stand Boat Jetty · Vembanad
1.1 kmKarapuzha Boat JettyFerry port
1.9 kmPlaces near Kottayam
Places with a climate like Kottayam
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kottayam?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kottayam.
What is the hottest month in Kottayam?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 35°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Kottayam?
July is the coldest month, with average highs of 28°C and lows of 23°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kottayam?
July is the wettest month with about 576 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Kottayam?
The sea is warmest in April at about 30°C and coolest in August at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Kottayam?
Kottayam has 4 postal codes: 686020–686022, 686041.