Kokan Climate

 

Konkan (कोकण) is a coastal strip occupies the entire west coast of Maharashtra. It is to the heart of this serene landscape.

The land of Konkan is bounded by the Sahyadri Mountain range on the East and the Arabian Sea on the West. The region consists of costal districts such as Raigad, Ratnagiri, Sindhudurg and Thane.

Generally the climate of Kokan region is hot and damp.

The region witness all climatic seasonal changes i.e. monsoon, winter and summer.

Monsoon, from June to September, generally Konkan received rainfall between 300 mm up to 900 mm. July and August are quite rainy and typically the wettest months of the year, but by September the rainfall has weakened.

During monsoon period the region looks attractive due to greenery around. Sometimes due to heavy rain, the region may observe flood.

 

Winter, October to February, the temperatures are a bit milder with less humid conditions. Day temperatures are moderate and cool nights (15°C); average temperatures between 20 to 25 degrees.

Summer, March to June, hot and humid climate. Hottest month is usually April. Average temperatures for the summer season are between 32 to 40 degrees.

Summer 2010 was recorded as the hottest in the history, the maximum temperature recorded was 46 degrees; may be due to sign of climate change.