Minicoy, India

Lakshadweep · India

Minicoy is a small city in Lakshadweep, India with a population of 10,447. Elevation: 23 ft (7 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

10,447 Population 843/sq mi density
23 ft Elevation 7 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
65.0 in Annual Rain
Asia / Kolkata Timezone

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About Minicoy

Minicoy

Minicoy, locally known as Maliku, is an island in Lakshadweep, India. Along with Viringili, it is on Maliku atoll, the southernmost atoll of Lakshadweep archipelago. Administratively, it is a census town in the Indian union territory of Lakshadweep. The island is situated 398 km southwest of Kochi and 425 km west of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of Kerala.

People

Population10,447
Density843/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain65.0 in/yr
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Population10,447
Population Density843 / sq mi
Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Coordinates8.2890°, 73.0617°
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata
Country🇮🇳 India
State / ProvinceLakshadweep
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation65.0 inches (1,651 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Minicoy

Minicoy is a small city in India (Lakshadweep) with a population of 10,447. The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet (7 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.0 inches. The timezone is Asia/Kolkata.

Climate in Minicoy

Minicoy has an average annual temperature of 28.6°C (83°F). The hottest month is Apr (30°C), the coldest is Jan (27.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1655 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 27.8°C / 82°F 24.3° / 31.3° 39.7
Feb 28.2°C / 83°F 24.6° / 31.7° 22.3
Mar 29.2°C / 85°F 25.8° / 32.7° 30.2
Apr 30°C / 86°F 26.9° / 33.2° 56.7
May 29.8°C / 86°F 26.8° / 32.8° 157.0
Jun 28.7°C / 84°F 25.8° / 31.6° 289.5
Jul 28.2°C / 83°F 25.5° / 31° 270.8
Aug 28.4°C / 83°F 25.6° / 31.1° 211.6
Sep 28.3°C / 83°F 25.5° / 31.1° 160.3
Oct 28.2°C / 83°F 25.2° / 31.3° 177.6
Nov 28.1°C / 83°F 25° / 31.2° 145.3
Dec 28°C / 82°F 24.7° / 31.2° 94.0
Minicoy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 23 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

80°F Jan (26°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average81.1°F
50% above India avg
January Average80°F (26°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area12.4 sq mi (32.1 km²)
Population Density843/sq mi
Coordinates8.2890°N, 73.0617°E
TimezoneAsia/Kolkata

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.0"
71% above India avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.42"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.5. Most recent: M4.5 on Feb 5, 2020.

Feb 5, 2020 76 km NE of Dhidhdhoo, Maldives M4.5 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2. Most recent: Ockhi (2017).

Year Name Category Closest
2017 Ockhi Category 2 68 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (26°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
March 82°F (28°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 84°F (29°C) 2.1 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 6.9 in
June 81°F (27°C) 11.4 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 10.5 in
August 81°F (27°C) 9.4 in
September 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
October 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
November 80°F (27°C) 5.9 in
December 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in

Minicoy has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 80°F in January to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 65.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.4") and March the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Minicoy

1 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya - - - -
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Quick Facts

Timezone
Asia/Kolkata

🇮🇳 About India

Capital New Delhi
Population 1,352,617,328
Area 3,287,590 km²
GDP (USD) $3,638,489,096,034
GDP per capita $2,530
HDI 0.644
Life expectancy 72.0 years
Internet users 55.9%
Urban population 35.1%
Currency INR (Rupee)
Languages English, Hindi, Tamil
Calling code +91
TLD .in
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What is the population of Minicoy?

Minicoy has a population of 10,447 residents and is located in India. The population density is 843 people per square mile, spread across 12.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Minicoy?

Minicoy has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 65.0 inches.

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