Vishakhapatnam Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
The weather in Vishakhapatnam is characterized by a steady average temperature throughout the year.
It is also known for its large amounts of rainfall.
Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Vishakhapatnam temperatures are generally consistent throughout the year. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very warm 34°C in May to a comfortable 27°C in the coolest month, January.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 21°C during the colder months. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Vishakhapatnam experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1141 mm of precipitation annually. The climate in Vishakhapatnam shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in August, with an average of 203 mm of precipitation over 9 rainy days. In contrast, March offers drier and sunnier days, with around 8.4 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Vishakhapatnam Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Vishakhapatnam serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in March with an average of 9.8 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in July, offering only 4.0 hours of daily sunlight. Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average water temperature
The mean water temperature over the year ranges from 25°C in January to 29°C in May.
Water temperature over the year
Average humidity
The relative humidity is high throughout the year in Vishakhapatnam.
The city experiences its highest humidity in September, reaching 78%. In December, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 67%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed varies between 1 m/s and 3 m/s throughout the year. It is lowest in January and October and highest during April, May, June, July and August.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
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Select a Month of Interest
Check the weather conditions for any month in Vishakhapatnam.
The best time of year to visit Vishakhapatnam in India
Vishakhapatnam has high temperatures year round ranging between 27°C and 34°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March, April, May and December.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July, August, September and October.
Yes, the months of January, February, March and April are very dry.
May has an average maximum temperature of 34°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 27°C.
August tops the wettest month list with 203 mm of rainfall.
March is the driest month with 8 mm of precipitation.
March is the sunniest month with an average of 295 hours of sunshine.
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