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Kota weather, season by season

Some of India's fiercest summer heat, a short and heavy monsoon, a mild dry winter and a river that can flood when the dams upstream fill. What each month is really like, built on IMD climate normals, and where to get the official forecast and warnings.

Kota weather by month
The Chambal River curving through the green gorge below Garadia Mahadev near Kota
Photo: Hemantkrpali, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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816 mm
Normal annual rain (IMD)
42.6 C
May mean maximum
11.2 C
January mean minimum

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The Chambal River at Kota Barrage at dusk, with the thermal power station chimneys beyond
Climate and seasons Kota Barrage and the Chambal flood season Why the Chambal rises at Kota in August and September, how the dams and Kota Barrage work together, who announces gate openings, and how to stay safe nearby. October 17, 2026
  1. 01 Kota fog: winter fog, haze and low visibility explainedKota fog explained with IMD 1991-2020 tables: how many fog days Kota gets, when morning visibility drops, how fog differs from haze, and safe travel tips.
  2. 02 Kota itinerary by weather: plans for winter, summer and monsoonKota itineraries for one, two and three days, timed around the weather: winter plans, summer plans built around the heat, and monsoon plans with backups.
  3. 03 Kota thunderstorms: when storms come and how oftenKota thunderstorms in numbers from IMD 1991-2020 tables: about 22 thunder days a year, mostly June to September, plus hail and dust storm days and safety tips.

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An independent guide to Kota's weather and climate: IMD month-by-month normals, monsoon, heatwaves, winter fog, Chambal flood season, and where to get the official forecast.

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Monsoon rain clouds over a lake in Rajasthan
Forecast and warnings Kota lightning safety: thunderstorms, alerts and staying safe Kota lightning safety: when thunderstorms peak, how to get IMD nowcasts and Damini app alerts, and what to do indoors, outdoors, on the road or in the fields. October 17, 2026
Illuminated Eiffel Tower replica at Seven Wonders Park in Kota at night
Travel by weather Kota tourist season: festivals, crowds and weather When is the Kota tourist season? How festivals like the Dussehra Mela, crowds and weather line up through the year, so you can time your Kota trip well. October 17, 2026
Illuminated Eiffel Tower replica at Seven Wonders Park in Kota at night
Climate and seasons Kota vs Ajmer weather: a month-by-month comparison Kota vs Ajmer weather from IMD 1991-2020 normals: Kota gets 43 percent more rain and is about 2 C hotter in May, while Ajmer has slightly cooler nights. October 17, 2026
Passengers on a platform beside a train at Kota railway station
Climate and seasons Kota vs Agra weather: a month-by-month comparison Kota vs Agra weather from IMD 1991-2020 normals: similar daytime heat, but Agra's nights are about 4 C colder, its air more humid and its winters far foggier. October 17, 2026
A boat on the Chambal River on a foggy winter sunrise
Climate and seasons Kota vs Chandigarh weather: a month-by-month comparison Kota vs Chandigarh weather from IMD 1991-2020 normals: Kota is about 5 C warmer from November to May, while Chandigarh has foggier, wetter winters. October 17, 2026
Devotees outside the old stone Kansua Shiva temple in Kota
Climate and seasons Kota vs Gwalior weather: a month-by-month comparison Kota vs Gwalior weather from IMD 1991-2020 normals: near-identical daytime heat and rain totals, but Gwalior's winter nights are colder, calmer and foggier. October 17, 2026
Jagmandir pavilion on Kishore Sagar lake in Kota at dusk
Climate and seasons Kota vs Kolkata weather: a month-by-month comparison Kota vs Kolkata weather from IMD 1991-2020 normals: Kota is 7 C hotter in May but far drier, while Kolkata gets over twice the rain and humid air all year. October 17, 2026
The Chambal River bending through a green gorge at Garadia Mahadev near Kota
Climate and seasons Kota vs Ranchi weather: a month-by-month comparison Kota vs Ranchi weather from IMD 1991-2020 normals: Kota is nearly 6 C hotter in May and June, while Ranchi gets 1,405 mm of rain and many more storms. October 17, 2026
Jagmandir pavilion on Kishore Sagar lake in Kota at dusk
Climate and seasons Kota weather in October: the start of the dry season Kota weather in October from IMD 1991-2020 tables: warm 34.6 C days, nights cooling to 22.3 C, little rain, clear skies, calm air and festival-season tips. October 17, 2026
Abheda Mahal in Kota, a yellow palace beside a pond
Travel by weather What to pack for Kota, season by season What to pack for Kota in winter, summer and the monsoon: clothing, footwear, health and travel essentials matched to Kota's real heat, rain and dust. October 17, 2026
The Garh palace complex in Kota under a clear blue winter sky
Climate and seasons Kota cloud cover by month: when skies are clear and when they are grey Kota cloud cover by month from IMD 1991-2020 tables: clear-sky and overcast days, mean cloud in oktas, and the best months for clear skies and stargazing. October 16, 2026
Orange evening sky over Kota with power station chimneys on the skyline
Climate and seasons Kota sunrise and sunset times through the year Kota sunrise and sunset times for 2026 by month, with first light, day length and the earliest and latest dates, plus how to plan sightseeing and study hours. October 16, 2026
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Official data, named

Climate figures come from IMD's 1991-2020 normals for Kota Airport, and every guide lists its sources.

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No invented forecasts

We do not publish forecast numbers. For the next few days we point you to IMD, the Mausam app and official warnings.

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Written for Kota life

Guides for students walking to coaching in May, families planning around the monsoon, and visitors choosing the right month.