Climate Insights for Pithāpuram

The climate in Pithāpuram is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1326mm of precipitation falls per year. July is the wettest month, receiving around 333mm of rainfall. Pithāpuram is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, March. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 19°C.

Pithāpuram sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 19°C to 37°C. May is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 19°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 3°C shift in average temperatures.

Pithāpuram is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1326mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 111mm per month. The wettest month is July, averaging 333mm of rainfall. September and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 1mm. That's 332mm less than July, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Pithāpuram is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 13km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 17km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 9km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 15km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Pithāpuram, which began on March 20, 2026. Pithāpuram is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in May at around 37°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 19°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 86 days from now.

The best time to visit Pithāpuram is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 24°C with modest rainfall averaging 17mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 37°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Pithāpuram based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.