Weather and climate in Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh)

The climate of Visakhapatnam (also known as Vizagapatam, Vizag or Waltair) is tropical, with a rainy season from June to November, due to the monsoon, and a dry season from December to May. In recent decades, the monsoon has had its onset on average in 11 June. By mid-October, the north-east monsoon begins to blow, which for a few weeks still brings rain, though less than in south-east India.
From late March to early June, before the monsoon, it is very hot, and the temperature can exceed 40 °C (104 °F). In June 1995, it reached 45.4 °C (113.7 °F), while in May 2002 it reached 45 °C (113 °F). Showers can occur from time to time, especially in May.
From November to February or early March, nights can be cool. The record is 10.5 °C (51 °F), set in January 1962. More recently, the temperature reached 12 °C (53.5 °F) in January 2019. On the other hand, nights are cool from November to February, and can sometimes be even a bit cold when air masses come from the north.
The city is located in the east of India, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, at 17 degrees north latitude, on the coast of the Bay of Bengal. To the northwest are the Eastern Ghats.



Visakhapatnam 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). In October 2014, the city was directly hit by Cyclone Hudhud.

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The best months to visit Visakhapatnam 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.

Visakhapatnam - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 24.0 °C (75.1 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 32.0 °C (89.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 1030 millimeters (40.6 inches) per year: it is therefore quite abundant. It ranges from 8 mm (0.3 in) in the driest month (December) to 210 mm (8.3 in) in the wettest one (October). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 26 °C (79 °F) in January to 30 °C (86 °F) in June. Here are the average sea temperatures.
There are on average around 2630 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Visakhapatnam - Weather by month

Based on the period 1981-2010

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January, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 24.0 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 18.4 °C (65.1 °F) and a maximum of 29.5 °C (85.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (90 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 10 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26 °C (78.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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February is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.0 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 20.5 °C (68.9 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 16 °C (60.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 12 mm (0.5 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 84% of the time.
The average humidity is 77%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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March is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 29.0 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 23.7 °C (74.7 °F) and a maximum of 34.2 °C (93.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 37.5 °C (99.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 11 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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April is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 30.8 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 26.3 °C (79.3 °F) and a maximum of 35.4 °C (95.7 °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 39 °C (102.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 70% of the time.
The average humidity is 80%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 17 kph (11 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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May, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 32.0 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 27.8 °C (82 °F) and a maximum of 36.3 °C (97.3 °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 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 65 mm (2.6 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 78%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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June is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 31.6 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 27.8 °C (82 °F) and a maximum of 35.4 °C (95.7 °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 40.5 °C (104.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 120 mm (4.7 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 30 °C (85.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 30.0 °C (86 °F), with a minimum of 26.7 °C (80.1 °F) and a maximum of 33.4 °C (92.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 24 °C (75.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (98.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 130 mm (5.1 in), distributed over 9 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 4 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 32% of the time.
The average humidity is 81%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 29.6 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 26.3 °C (79.3 °F) and a maximum of 33 °C (91.4 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 37 °C (99 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 160 mm (6.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 29.6 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 26.1 °C (79 °F) and a maximum of 33 °C (91.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 24 °C (75 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (96.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 200 mm (7.9 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 82%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29.5 °C (84.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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October is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 28.6 °C (83 °F), with a minimum of 24.9 °C (76.8 °F) and a maximum of 32.3 °C (90.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (71 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 210 mm (8.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 79%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 29 °C (84.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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November is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 26.4 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22 °C (71.6 °F) and a maximum of 30.9 °C (87.6 °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 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 90 mm (3.5 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 67% of the time.
The average humidity is 74%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28 °C (82 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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December is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of 24.2 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 18.8 °C (65.8 °F) and a maximum of 29.5 °C (85.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14.5 °C (58 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31.5 °C (88.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 8 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 71%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 26.5 °C (79.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.