Best time to visit Kolhapur, India

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The best time to visit Kolhapur is January-February

Kolhapur can be visited year-round, but based on the ideal climate conditions, cost of travel, and avoiding peak holiday periods, January-February is the best time to go.

In summer, the average maximum temperature is around 38℃ (101℉), but temperatures can sometimes reach as high as 40℃ (103℉) on the hottest days of the year. The coldest it usually gets in winter-time in Kolhapur is around 15℃ (58℉).

If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Kolhapur, or you’re just afraid of the dark, the days in May are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset. The wet season in Kolhapur falls around June, so if you prefer the dryer weather, you should look to visit in February instead.

Below you’ll find loads more detailed information about when to visit Kolhapur, including a monthly climate breakdown, what to pack, and loads of tools and recommendations to help you find flights and accommodation to suit your budget.

Warmest month

April

Least rainfall

February

Most daylight

May

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Kolhapur seasons

Before you continue, it’s important to know when the seasons are in Kolhapur as they might be different to yours depending on where in the world you’re travelling from. Kolhapur is in the Northern Hemisphere, so the seasons fall during these months:

Season Months
Summer June to August
Autumn/fall September to November
Winter December to February
Spring March to May

Average temperatures in Kolhapur

If the temperature is a big factor for you to help you decide when to visit, the chart below shows the average minimum and maximum temperatures in Kolhapur for each month side-by-side so you can easily see the difference in weather throughout the year. To see the temperatures in both Celsius (°C) and Fahrenheit (°F), hover or tap the shaded boxes on the graph.

Kolhapur climate by month

If you already have a rough idea about which months you might want to travel, the section below shows a detailed breakdown of the climate in Kolhapur for each month so you can see if it all suits your wants and needs. Scroll down, or use the quick menu below to jump to your preferred month.

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Kolhapur in January

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average high temperature: 30℃ (87℉)
  • Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average humidity: 45%
  • Average sunny days: 29 days
  • Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
29 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kolhapur in January, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Kolhapur in February

  • Average temperature: 25℃ (78℉)
  • Average high temperature: 33℃ (92℉)
  • Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average humidity: 38%
  • Average sunny days: 27 days
  • Average rainfall: 1mm (0") over 1 days
27 days
of pure sunshine
1 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kolhapur in February, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Kolhapur in March

  • Average temperature: 28℃ (83℉)
  • Average high temperature: 36℃ (97℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average humidity: 38%
  • Average sunny days: 27 days
  • Average rainfall: 8mm (0") over 4 days
27 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kolhapur in March, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection for the day, and maybe a very thin sweater for the evenings if you're a cold frog.


Kolhapur in April

  • Average temperature: 30℃ (86℉)
  • Average high temperature: 38℃ (101℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average humidity: 44%
  • Average sunny days: 23 days
  • Average rainfall: 5mm (0") over 5 days
23 days
of pure sunshine
5 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kolhapur in April, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection for the day, and maybe a very thin sweater for the evenings if you're a cold frog.


Kolhapur in May

  • Average temperature: 30℃ (85℉)
  • Average high temperature: 37℃ (99℉)
  • Average low temperature: 24℃ (74℉)
  • Average humidity: 56%
  • Average sunny days: 21 days
  • Average rainfall: 21mm (1") over 7 days
21 days
of pure sunshine
7 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kolhapur in May, make sure you pack t-shirts, shorts and sun protection.


Kolhapur in June

  • Average temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
  • Average low temperature: 23℃ (73℉)
  • Average humidity: 78%
  • Average sunny days: 6 days
  • Average rainfall: 81mm (3") over 21 days
6 days
of pure sunshine
21 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kolhapur in June, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Kolhapur in July

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (78℉)
  • Average low temperature: 22℃ (71℉)
  • Average humidity: 87%
  • Average sunny days: 6 days
  • Average rainfall: 74mm (3") over 23 days
6 days
of pure sunshine
23 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kolhapur in July, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Kolhapur in August

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average high temperature: 26℃ (79℉)
  • Average low temperature: 21℃ (70℉)
  • Average humidity: 88%
  • Average sunny days: 8 days
  • Average rainfall: 46mm (2") over 20 days
8 days
of pure sunshine
20 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kolhapur in August, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Kolhapur in September

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average high temperature: 27℃ (81℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (69℉)
  • Average humidity: 86%
  • Average sunny days: 8 days
  • Average rainfall: 61mm (2") over 19 days
8 days
of pure sunshine
19 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kolhapur in September, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.

Kolhapur in October

  • Average temperature: 24℃ (76℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (85℉)
  • Average low temperature: 20℃ (68℉)
  • Average humidity: 74%
  • Average sunny days: 12 days
  • Average rainfall: 77mm (3") over 18 days
12 days
of pure sunshine
18 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kolhapur in October, make sure you pack t-shirts and light clothing.


Kolhapur in November

  • Average temperature: 23℃ (74℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average low temperature: 19℃ (66℉)
  • Average humidity: 62%
  • Average sunny days: 20 days
  • Average rainfall: 40mm (2") over 9 days
20 days
of pure sunshine
9 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kolhapur in November, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Kolhapur in December

  • Average temperature: 22℃ (72℉)
  • Average high temperature: 29℃ (84℉)
  • Average low temperature: 17℃ (63℉)
  • Average humidity: 53%
  • Average sunny days: 27 days
  • Average rainfall: 6mm (0") over 4 days
27 days
of pure sunshine
4 days
of showers or rain

What to pack: If you’re heading to Kolhapur in December, make sure you pack t-shirts for the daytime and maybe a light jumper for the evenings as it cools down a bit.


Top FAQs

The hottest month of the year in Kolhapur is usually April, where temperatures tend to rise to around 38℃ (101℉) in the middle of the day or early afternoon.
The month with the least amount of rain in Kolhapur is generally around February. The dry season often coincides with cooler weather, so you should check the temperatures in February first to make sure it’s still a good time to go.
The rainiest time of year in Kolhapur is generally around June, although the wetter season can sometimes extend a few months either side of June too.
If you want to get the most out of your time visiting Kolhapur, or if you're just afraid of the dark, the days in May are usually the longest between sunrise and sunset.

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