Weather in Kumta, Karnataka
Kumta is a quiet town located in Karnataka, India. The city lies at approximately 14.4°N latitude, placing it in the tropical monsoon climate zone.
Climate Overview
South India benefits from both the southwest monsoon (June–September) and the northeast monsoon (October–December), ensuring year-round agricultural viability. Kumta's year splits into three broad phases — summer (March–June), monsoon (July–September) and post-monsoon/winter (October–February). Each has its own character and forecast challenges.
Weather by season in Kumta
Kumta's year divides into four broad seasons. The southwest monsoon normally arrives around 5 June. Daytime figures below are typical lowland values for this latitude — hill stations sit markedly cooler.
- Winter (Dec–Feb): days around 31°C, nights around 22°C. Mild, dry and one of the most pleasant times to visit.
- Summer / pre-monsoon (Mar–Jun): days around 37°C, nights around 26°C. Warm and humid, building towards the monsoon.
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep): days around 32°C, nights around 24°C. Frequent rain and high humidity; the wettest part of the year.
- Post-monsoon (Oct–Nov): days around 31°C, nights around 23°C. The northeast monsoon brings the main rains to the far south now.
Today's Weather in Kumta
Wondering what the weather is like in Kumta right now? See current conditions, today's high and low, and AQI in the live panel above.
Hourly Forecast
Planning your day in Kumta? The 24-hour forecast shows temperature changes, precipitation probability and wind conditions for each hour, helping you pick the best time for travel, outdoor work or events in Karnataka.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Kumta
Tomorrow's weather, the day after and the full week ahead for Kumta are summarised in the 7-day outlook. Rain, cloud cover and wind direction are all shown.
Air Quality in Kumta
Air quality in Kumta is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. Local air quality varies based on seasonal agricultural burning, industrial activity and weather patterns.
Quick facts about Kumta
Kumta has a population of about 27,999; sits at 14.43°N; and is in India; its monsoon typically arrives in early June.
Common spellings
Local search audiences in Karnataka often type the weather query in Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ). The Kannada word for weather is ಹವಾಮಾನ, commonly transliterated as havamana, havaamaana, havamaana. The Hindi मौसम (mausam, mosam, mausham) is also widely used across Kumta. All refer to the same thing — current weather, today's temperature and the forecast you'll find on this page.
Nearby Cities in Karnataka
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