Kolhapur Weather by Month: Temperature, Rainfall and Best Time to Visit (Sources Compared)

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Searching for Kolhapur weather can mean two different things. Some people want today’s forecast. Others want to know what the weather is like through the year, so they can plan a trip, a wedding or a move. This page is for the second group. It covers the typical climate by month, using sources we read on 25 October 2026, and it explains why those sources give different numbers.

We do not publish a forecast here. For a dated snapshot of one day, see our separate pages on weather today. Treat everything below as a long-run guide, not a prediction.

Key Takeaways

• Kolhapur has a tropical wet and dry (Aw) climate, according to Climate-Data.org, and the Maharashtra groundwater agency says July is the month of maximum rain across the district.
• Climate-Data.org’s monthly table (1991 to 2021 data) shows April as the hottest month with an average of 28.5 °C and an average maximum of 36.1 °C. It shows July as the wettest, with 253 mm, and February as the driest, with 0 mm.
• Incredible India gives monthly temperature ranges that run from 13.0 to 32.1 °C in December to 20.1 to 39.7 °C in May.
• Different pages give different figures for the same month. That is mostly because they measure different things, such as the average of daily highs or a monthly mean. We explain this below.
• Rain varies a lot across the district. The groundwater agency says the western talukas get roughly 1,665 to 5,598 mm a year, while the eastern talukas get under 750 mm.
• The rainy months are June to September on every source we read. October still has rain and humidity.

What Is the Climate of Kolhapur?

Climate-Data.org classifies Kolhapur’s climate as tropical, with a Köppen-Geiger class of Aw, and says winter has much less rain than summer. The weatherandclimate.com page also says Aw, and gives the city’s elevation as 505.1 metres.

The Maharashtra groundwater surveys and development agency (GSDA) describes the district in a more local way. It says the district gets rain from the south-west and the north-east monsoons, that July has the maximum rainfall and that the average rainfall in the district is 1963.60 mm. It also says the district is in the Assured Rainfall Zone.

The simplest way to describe Kolhapur weather: warm to hot for most of the year, with a clear wet season in the middle.

Is Kolhapur weather hot in summer?

April and May are the hottest months in every source we read. Climate-Data.org shows an average maximum of 36.1 °C in April. Weatherandclimate.com shows an average high of 38.63 °C in April and a record high of 44 °C, and Incredible India’s range for April goes up to 39.6 °C. These numbers are different because they measure different things. We explain that below.

Is Kolhapur weather cold in winter?

Not by most standards. Climate-Data.org shows an average minimum of 17.4 °C in January and 17.6 °C in December. Incredible India’s range for December starts at 13.0 °C and its January range starts at 12.4 °C. Those are the lowest figures we found.

Kolhapur Weather by Month

This table is from Climate-Data.org, which says its data covers 1991 to 2021. It is a modelled climate table for the city, not a measurement from a station we checked.

Month	Avg temp (°C)	Min (°C)	Max (°C)	Rain (mm)	Rainy days	Humidity
January	23.4	17.4	29.9	2	0	45%
February	25.3	18.9	32.3	0	0	41%
March	27.5	21.0	34.9	5	1	40%
April	28.5	22.5	36.1	15	3	49%
May	27.6	22.9	34.1	33	5	62%
June	24.4	22.5	27.7	190	16	83%
July	23.0	21.7	25.2	253	20	89%
August	22.8	21.4	25.3	181	19	89%
September	23.4	21.2	26.9	114	14	85%
October	24.5	20.8	29.1	79	8	72%
November	24.4	19.3	29.9	22	3	54%
December	23.4	17.6	29.6	6	1	46%

In this table, the lowest average temperature is in August, not in winter. The sources do not explain why. The nights are coolest in December and January.

Which months are the wettest?

Climate-Data.org puts July first at 253 mm, then June at 190 mm and August at 181 mm. Weatherandclimate.com says June is the wettest month, at 234.46 mm. The GSDA says July is the month of maximum rainfall across the district. These sources differ on which of June or July tops the list, and we do not decide between them. All agree that June to August are the peak.

What Do IMD’s Official Monthly Normals for Kolhapur Say?

IMD’s Climatological Table page for the Kolhapur station (station number 43157), retrieved on 26 October 2026, covers the period 1991 to 2020 and lists monthly means. This is the official check on the modelled monthly table above.

Month	Mean daily minimum (°C)	Mean daily maximum (°C)	Mean total rainfall (mm)	Mean rainy days	Mean days with thunder	Mean days with fog
January	15.5	30.2	0.4	0.0	0.1	5.5
February	17.0	32.6	0.7	0.1	0.0	2.4
March	20.1	35.5	6.6	0.5	0.5	1.7
April	22.1	36.8	19.9	1.5	2.3	0.1
May	22.7	35.5	37.1	2.6	2.9	0.0
June	22.2	30.1	214.1	11.6	2.2	0.0
July	21.5	26.9	296.5	18.3	0.3	0.0
August	21.1	26.7	227.9	16.7	0.0	0.0
September	20.8	28.7	133.9	8.9	1.8	0.5
October	20.6	30.7	118.5	6.6	3.1	1.6
November	18.4	30.6	19.2	1.5	0.5	2.0
December	15.8	29.8	2.8	0.2	0.0	3.2
Year	19.9	31.2	1,077.5	68.4	13.7	17.0

These are long-term averages for one station, not a forecast and not a measurement for any single day. Dry months stand out: January, February and December each average under 3 mm of rain. The wet season runs from June to September, with July the wettest at 296.5 mm and about 18 rainy days. The page does not define how it counts a rainy day, so do not compare that column directly with rainy-day counts from other sites, which may use a different threshold. Fog days are highest in January, at 5.5 on average. Thunder days peak in October at 3.1, then May (2.9) and April (2.3).

Why Do Different Pages Give Different Weather Numbers?

If you compare pages, you will see numbers that do not match. Here are the main reasons we found in the sources.

Source	April figure	What it measures
Climate-Data.org	Average max 36.1 °C	Monthly average of the daily high, 1991 to 2021
Weatherandclimate.com	Average high 38.63 °C, record high 44 °C	Average high and a separate record high
Incredible India	19.0 to 39.6 °C	A monthly range, from low to high

These three April figures do not describe the same thing, so they are not a conflict. One is an average high, one is a record and one is a range that reaches an extreme. We use each as it is labelled.

There is one figure we do not trust. The weatherandclimate.com page says “average annual precip” is 95.23 mm, but the same page gives monthly wet-season values above 200 mm. The page’s own numbers are not consistent, so we did not use the 95.23 mm figure. Climate-Data.org says precipitation is about 900 mm a year for the city, and the GSDA gives 1963.60 mm as the district average. Those two are not comparable either, because one is for the city and one is for the whole district, which includes the heavy-rain western hills.

What does the district rainfall look like?

The GSDA divides the district into three zones:

Zone	Talukas listed	Average annual rainfall
Western	Gaganbawda, Radhanagari, Panhala, Bhudargad, Shahuwadi, Chandgad, Ajra	about 1,665 to 5,598 mm
Central	Karvir, Gadhinglaj, Kagal	about 872 to 1,072 mm
Eastern	Hatkanangle, Shirol	about 644 to 746 mm

The central zone includes Karvir, which is the taluka around Kolhapur city, and it matches the GSDA description of moderate but fairly regular rain. This is a district-level description from the agency’s page, and we did not check the figures against a rain gauge.

What Is the Best Time to Visit Kolhapur?

It depends on what you want. We base this on the numbers above, and it is not an official recommendation.

• November to February. Lower humidity (54% to 40% in the Climate-Data table) and little rain. Nights are the coolest of the year. This is the easiest stretch for walking around.
• March to May. Hottest and driest. Climate-Data shows average highs of 34.9 to 36.1 °C. Plan indoor stops for the afternoon.
• June to September. The wet season, with 14 to 20 rainy days a month in the Climate-Data table. The hills to the west get the most rain, per the GSDA.
• October. A mix. The Climate-Data table shows 79 mm and 8 rainy days. Check the forecast close to the date.

Climate-Data.org says the best months to visit are January, February, March, June, August, September, October, November and December. We would not rely on that list, since it includes the wet months and leaves out only April, May and July. It is a site’s rule, not a local view. If you hate rain, avoid June to September. If you hate heat, avoid April and May.

What should I pack for Kolhapur weather?

This follows from the table, not from a source. For the dry months, light cotton and a hat. For the monsoon, a compact umbrella or a raincoat and shoes that grip. For December and January nights, a light layer.

Where Can I Check the Kolhapur Weather Today?

For a live forecast, use a weather service you trust, and for official warnings check the India Meteorological Department (IMD). We did not read a live IMD page for this guide, so this page does not give a forecast. If you have a specific date in mind, check close to the day, because a long-run average cannot tell you whether it will rain on that afternoon.

Next Steps

1. Pick the month you plan to travel.
2. Look at the table and decide whether heat or rain matters more to you.
3. Check a live forecast a few days before.
4. Pack for the season, not the average.
5. If you are going to the western hills, expect more rain than in the city.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Kolhapur weather like through the year?

Warm to hot most of the year, with a wet season from June to September. Climate-Data.org lists April as the hottest month and July as the wettest.

Which is the hottest month in Kolhapur?

April, in every source we read. The figure depends on how it is measured, as the table above shows.

Which month has the most rain in Kolhapur?

Climate-Data.org and the GSDA point to July. Weatherandclimate.com lists June. All three put the peak in June to August.

How much rain does Kolhapur get in a year?

It depends on the area. Climate-Data.org says about 900 mm for the city and the GSDA says 1963.60 mm for the district, with the western hills much higher and the east much lower.

Is October a good time to visit?

It can be fine, with some rain. The Climate-Data table shows 79 mm and 8 rainy days for October. Check the forecast near your dates.

Conclusion

Kolhapur weather is simple to summarise and tricky to quote. It is warm to hot, wet from June to September and cool at night in December and January. The numbers differ between pages because they measure different things, so read the label before you compare. Use this guide to the Kolhapur weather to pick a season, and a live forecast to pick a day.

Written by LocalReports Editorial Team | Reviewed By Local Reports Editorial Team

Disclosure: This article was drafted with AI assistance and was reviewed by the Local Reports Editorial Team. Figures come from Climate-Data.org, weatherandclimate.com, Incredible India and the Maharashtra GSDA, read on 25 October 2026. They are long-run or modelled values, not a forecast, and they may differ between sources. Please check a live forecast before you travel.