Climate Insights for Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam Urban, Andhra Pradesh, India
Climate Overview
The climate in Visakhapatnam is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 1,098 mm of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 216 mm of rainfall. Visakhapatnam is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 20°C.The climate in Visakhapatnam is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 43.2 in of precipitation falls per year. September is the wettest month, receiving around 8.5 in of rainfall. Visakhapatnam is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: May, April, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 68°F.
Temperature
Visakhapatnam sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 20°C to 34°C. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 20°C and an average of 23°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 6°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.Visakhapatnam sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 68°F to 93°F. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 93°F and the mean temperature sits around 87°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 68°F and an average of 74°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 10°F between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Visakhapatnam is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,098 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 92 mm per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 216 mm of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 5 mm. That's 211 mm less than September, 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.Visakhapatnam is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 43.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.6 in per month. The wettest month is September, averaging 8.5 in of rainfall. July and August also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 0.2 in. That's 8.3 in less than September, 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.
Wind
Visakhapatnam 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 January, 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 10km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 16km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.Visakhapatnam is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 8mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 11mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 6mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 10mph in summer, 7mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Visakhapatnam 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 30 mm per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 34°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Visakhapatnam is during January and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 75°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, May can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 93°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Visakhapatnam 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Visakhapatnam based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.