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The climate of Vijayawada (formerly Bezawada) is
tropical, with a
rainy season from June to October, due to the monsoon, and a
dry season from December to May. From late March to early June, before the monsoon, it is very hot, and the temperature can exceed 40 °C (104 °F). Showers can occur from time to time, especially in May. In November, which is usually a dry month, during some years the last rains can occur, due to depressions or tropical cyclones.
The city is located in the east of India, in the state of
Andhra Pradesh, at 16 degrees north latitude, on the banks of the Krishna River, and 50 km (30 mi) from the Bay of Bengal.
About 10 km (6 mi) to the west is Amaravati, the new capital under construction of Andhra Pradesh, since Hyderabad, the old capital, is now located in the new state of Telangana, born in 2014.
Vijayawada is in the path of
tropical cyclones. Typically, cyclones occur from April to December, with two intensity peaks before and after the monsoon (from late April to early June and in October-November).
Best Time
The
best months to visit Vijayawada are December and January, as they are the least hot within the dry season. In February and March, it is still the dry season, but the heat progressively increases.
Vijayawada - Climate data
In Vijayawada, the
average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 24.8 °C (76.6 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 34.0 °C (93.2 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Vijayawada - Average temperatures (1991-2020) | Month | Min (°C) | Max (°C) | Mean (°C) | Min (°F) | Max (°F) | Mean (°F) |
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| January | 19 | 31 | 24.8 | 66 | 87 | 76.6 |
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| February | 20 | 33 | 26.3 | 68 | 91 | 79.4 |
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| March | 23 | 36 | 29.5 | 73 | 97 | 85.1 |
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| April | 26 | 38 | 32.1 | 78 | 101 | 89.7 |
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| May | 27 | 41 | 34 | 81 | 105 | 93.2 |
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| June | 27 | 38 | 32.1 | 80 | 100 | 89.8 |
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| July | 25 | 34 | 29.9 | 78 | 94 | 85.8 |
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| August | 25 | 34 | 29.4 | 77 | 92 | 84.9 |
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| September | 25 | 34 | 29.4 | 77 | 92 | 84.8 |
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| October | 24 | 33 | 28.7 | 75 | 92 | 83.6 |
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| November | 22 | 32 | 26.7 | 71 | 89 | 80 |
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| December | 19 | 31 | 25.2 | 67 | 88 | 77.4 |
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| Year | 23.6 | 34.5 | 28.95 | 74.4 | 94 | 84 |
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In Vijayawada,
precipitation amounts to 980 millimeters (38.6 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 7 mm (0.3 in) in the driest month (January) to 195 mm (7.7 in) in the wettest one (July). Here is the average precipitation.
Vijayawada - Average precipitation| Month | Millimeters | Inches | Days |
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| January | 7 | 0.3 | 0 |
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| February | 8 | 0.3 | 0 |
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| March | 15 | 0.6 | 1 |
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| April | 15 | 0.6 | 1 |
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| May | 60 | 2.4 | 2 |
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| June | 115 | 4.5 | 7 |
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| July | 195 | 7.7 | 12 |
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| August | 180 | 7.1 | 10 |
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| September | 175 | 6.9 | 9 |
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| October | 145 | 5.7 | 8 |
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| November | 50 | 2 | 2 |
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| December | 12 | 0.5 | 1 |
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| Year | 980 | 38.6 | 54 |
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Vijayawada - Weather by month
Based on the period 1991-2020
In
January, the coolest month of the year, the weather in Vijayawada is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 24.8 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 18.9 °C (66.1 °F) and a maximum of 30.6 °C (87.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 15.5 °C (60 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 7 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).
In
February, the weather in Vijayawada is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 26.3 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 19.9 °C (67.8 °F) and a maximum of 32.8 °C (91 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17 °C (62.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 70%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).
In
March, the weather in Vijayawada is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.5 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 23 °C (73.5 °F) and a maximum of 36 °C (96.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).
In
April, the weather in Vijayawada is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 32.1 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 25.7 °C (78.2 °F) and a maximum of 38.4 °C (101.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 22.5 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (105.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 15 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 30 minutes.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).
In
May, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Vijayawada is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 34.0 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 27.4 °C (81.3 °F) and a maximum of 40.6 °C (105.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 45 °C (113 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 55 minutes.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).
In
June, the weather in Vijayawada is usually scorchingly hot. The average temperature is of 32.1 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 26.6 °C (80 °F) and a maximum of 37.5 °C (99.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 115 mm (4.5 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
In
July, the weather in Vijayawada is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.9 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 25.4 °C (77.8 °F) and a maximum of 34.4 °C (93.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 195 mm (7.7 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).
In
August, the weather in Vijayawada is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.4 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 25.2 °C (77.3 °F) and a maximum of 33.6 °C (92.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 180 mm (7.1 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).
In
September, the weather in Vijayawada is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 29.4 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 25.1 °C (77.2 °F) and a maximum of 33.6 °C (92.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 175 mm (6.9 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).
In
October, the weather in Vijayawada is usually very hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 28.7 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 24 °C (75.3 °F) and a maximum of 33.3 °C (92 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 145 mm (5.7 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 3 kph (2 mph).
In
November, the weather in Vijayawada is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.7 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 21.7 °C (71 °F) and a maximum of 31.7 °C (89.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 50 mm (2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 25 minutes.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (3 mph).
In
December, the weather in Vijayawada is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 25.2 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 19.5 °C (67 °F) and a maximum of 30.9 °C (87.7 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (61 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).