Kerala, India
Kozhikode
Kozhikode is a city in Kerala, India, close to the sea. It has a population of about 609,224 (2020). The climate is classified as tropical monsoon (Köppen Am), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population609,224
Local time11:19
11.25° N, 75.78° EElevation 9 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
Postal code673004October: high / low28° / 24°
Rain this month292mm
Sea this month28°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Kozhikode at a glance
Sunrise · sunset06:17 · 18:0611 h 49 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous90% · Moonrise 15:56Next holiday1 NovemberKerala Foundation DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in March
Coolest month24°C
Average low in August
Wettest monthJuly
798 mm of rain
Driest monthJanuary
6 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
April
How Kozhikode has grown
People living in the built-up area (1,341 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+554%1.16M in 1975 → 7.61M in 2025Weather in Kozhikode
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourRain · wind 9 km/h · humidity 85%
Today23 Oct27°25°23.8 mm
Sat24 Oct26°24°35 mm
Sun25 Oct26°24°107.5 mm
Mon26 Oct29°26°11.2 mm
Tue27 Oct28°25°
Wed28 Oct28°26°1.5 mm
Thu29 Oct28°25°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct28°24°
Sat31 Oct28°24°
When to go to Kozhikode
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 | 71 | 77 | 63 | 45 | 39 | 41 | 42 | 44 | 46 | 46 | 49 | 63 |
| High | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 28° | 29° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 26° | 26° | 26° | 25° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° | 24° |
| Rain (mm) | 6 | 6 | 20 | 90 | 253 | 876 | 798 | 422 | 274 | 292 | 140 | 27 |
| Wet days | 5 | 1 | 6 | 13 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 9 |
| Sea | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 27° | 27° | 27° | 28° | 29° | 29° |
What's on in Kozhikode
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Monuments and museums in Kozhikode
More museums: Regional Science Centre & Planetarium
Outdoors around Kozhikode
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
FUNTURATheme parks
2.6 kmAQUA PET MALLAquariums
3.7 kmCentral Marine Fisheries Research Institute AquariumAquariums
4 kmENTHAD A L P SCHOOLCamp sites
11 kmNature around Kozhikode
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of India seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Kozhikode
Tsunamis · Kozhikode
Universities and research institutes
Providence Women's College (Autonomous)University or college · founded 1952
Government Medical CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1957
National Institute of Technology CalicutUniversity or college · founded 1961
Calicut University Employees UnionUniversity or college · founded 1968
Government College KodancheryUniversity or college · founded 1980
Institute of Mental Health and NeurosciencesUniversity or college · founded 1983
KMCT Group of Educational InstitutionsUniversity or college · founded 1994
Indian Institute of Management KozhikodeUniversity or college · founded 1996
Kerala School of MathematicsUniversity or college · founded 2002
Malabar Medical College Hospital and Research CentreUniversity or college · founded 2010
Indian Institute of Spices ResearchResearch institute · founded 1975
Centre for Water Resources Development and ManagementResearch institute · founded 1978
Towns and villages around Kozhikode
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Kariyakkunnu1.2 kmKalattinkunnu1.9 kmParayanchēri2 kmNadakkavu2.6 kmTondayattil3 kmKurumbrakottussher3.1 kmKottūli3.4 kmErinhipālam3.5 kmKaccheri3.5 kmNellikkōd4.2 kmKāraparamba4.2 kmMaiapparamba4.9 kmNedungottūr4.9 kmKakkayam5.8 kmKovur6 kmChēvāyur6 kmVengēi6.3 kmKaruvissheri6.3 kmOlavanna6.6 kmPuthiyangadi6.7 kmEtakkad6.8 kmVarathūr6.9 kmPalazhi7 kmMorikkara7.6 kmMogavur7.8 kmKirālūr7.9 kmPantheeramkavu8 kmParambil8 kmPuttūr8.2 kmVelliparamba8.3 kmPadinnātummuri8.3 kmCheruvannur8.3 kmKakkodi8.3 kmChelavūr8.4 kmCheruvatta8.4 kmPuttur8.5 kmMakkada8.6 kmMāyanād8.9 kmBeypore9 kmKarannur9 kmMūttōli9.1 kmKaruvanthuruthy9.6 kmKizhakkummuri9.9 kmPerintirulti10 kmPayingottupuram10 kmFeroke10 kmKonott10 kmPolūr10 kmTamrasshēri10 kmKaranthoor11 kmElattūr11 kmKarantūr11 kmKuttikkāttūr11 kmCherinchal11 kmMuthuvad11 kmKuruvattūr11 kmPeringolam12 kmChaliyam12 kmPalatt12 kmKannankara12 kmPayimbra12 kmTalakkolattur12 kmPerumanna12 kmPūvātūparamba12 kmKunnamangalam12 kmRamanattukara12 kmMundakkal12 kmIcchannūr13 kmPallālūr13 kmKandanur13 kmMuttāncheri13 kmAnnassheri13 kmVengalam14 kmVelavur14 kmMaruthād14 kmEravannūr14 kmVallikunnu14 kmEdakkara14 kmCherukolattur14 kmIruvallūr14 km
Kozhikode from above
Around Kozhikode22 places to see, do and reach nearby
ChaliyarNature10 kmMananchiraNature0.7 kmKallayi RiverNature3.5 kmAkala puzhaNature11 kmIruvanjippuzhaNature22 kmKozhikode BeachNature1.6 kmCoote ReefNature2.2 kmAnchorage ReefNature3.3 kmUrakam HillMountain31 kmPazhassi Raja Archaeological MuseumMuseum5.0 kmIndian Business MuseumMuseum11 kmV K Krishna Menon MuseumMuseum5.0 kmKozhikodeStation0.2 kmKallayiStation1.8 kmVellayilStation2.0 kmManthalakadavu FerryFerry port19 kmKunnamangalamPlace12 kmVallikunnuPlace14 kmFerokePlace10 kmMavoorPlace15 kmVālakkādPlace19 kmBeyporePlace9.0 km
Postal code
673004
Getting to Kozhikode
Calicut International AirportCCJ
23 kmKannur International AirportCNN
79 kmCochin International AirportCOK
140 kmKozhikodeRailway station
0.2 kmKallayiRailway station
1.8 kmVellayilRailway station
2 kmManthalakadavu FerryFerry port
19 kmPlaces near Kozhikode
Places with a climate like Kozhikode
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kozhikode?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Kozhikode.
What is the hottest month in Kozhikode?
March is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 26°C.
What is the coldest month in Kozhikode?
August is the coldest month, with average highs of 27°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Kozhikode?
July is the wettest month with about 798 mm of precipitation on 30 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Kozhikode?
The sea is warmest in April at about 30°C and coolest in August at about 27°C.
What is the postal code of Kozhikode?
The postal code of Kozhikode is 673004.