Weather in Kolhāpur, Maharashtra
Kolhāpur is an important commercial hub located in Maharashtra, India. The city lies at approximately 16.7°N latitude, placing it in the tropical wet and dry 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. Kolhāpur'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 Kolhāpur
Kolhāpur's year divides into four broad seasons. The southwest monsoon normally arrives around 9 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 20°C. Mild, dry and one of the most pleasant times to visit.
- Summer / pre-monsoon (Mar–Jun): days around 38°C, nights around 26°C. Warm and humid, building towards the monsoon.
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep): days around 31°C, nights around 23°C. Frequent rain and high humidity; the wettest part of the year.
- Post-monsoon (Oct–Nov): days around 32°C, nights around 22°C. Skies clear and temperatures ease — comfortable and settled.
Today's Weather in Kolhāpur
Wondering what the weather is like in Kolhāpur right now? See current conditions, today's high and low, and AQI in the live panel above.
Hourly Forecast
Our hourly forecast for Kolhāpur covers the next 24 hours with temperature, wind speed and rain probability so you can plan around showers and thunderstorms.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Kolhāpur
For the week ahead in Kolhāpur, see daily highs, lows and rain chance in our extended forecast section above.
Air Quality in Kolhāpur
Air quality in Kolhāpur is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. As a larger city, Kolhāpur may experience elevated pollution levels during winter months due to temperature inversions and reduced wind.
Quick facts about Kolhāpur
Kolhāpur has a population of about 5,16,142; sits at 16.70°N; and is in India; its monsoon typically arrives in early June.
Common spellings
Local search audiences in Maharashtra often type the weather query in Marathi (मराठी). The Marathi word for weather is हवामान, commonly transliterated as havaman, havamaan, hawaman. The Hindi मौसम (mausam, mosam, mausham) is also widely used across Kolhāpur. All refer to the same thing — current weather, today's temperature and the forecast you'll find on this page.
Nearby Cities in Maharashtra
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