Andhra Pradesh Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Andhra Pradesh, India in May.

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Tirupati Visakhapatnam Vijayawāda Rājahmundry

Are you planning a trip a to Andhra Pradesh, India in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Andhra Pradesh in May

Andhra Pradesh, India is a region in India. May in Andhra Pradesh generally has temperatures that range from very warm to very hot, with moderate precipitation. May falls during the summer season.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very warm in Visakhapatnam at 35°C (95°F) to very hot in Vijayawāda at 41°C (106°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 29°C (84°F) in Vijayawāda and 29°C (84°F) in Visakhapatnam. On average, May is the warmest month of the year in Andhra Pradesh, India. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

For specific regional insights in Andhra Pradesh, India, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Visakhapatnam with an average of 35 mm (1.4 in) to moderate rainfall in Tirupati with 49 mm (1.9 in).

Explore Andhra Pradesh by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Andhra Pradesh - and find the best time to visit. (based on Tirupati)

January29°C (84°F) February32°C (90°F) March36°C (97°F) April37°C (99°F) May39°C (102°F) June37°C (99°F) July35°C (95°F) This monthAugust34°C (93°F) September34°C (93°F) October32°C (90°F) November29°C (84°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Andhra Pradesh in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Andhra Pradesh.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Andhra Pradesh

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Andhra Pradesh, India?

Temperature range in Andhra Pradesh (May)

Precipitation variation in Andhra Pradesh (May)

Tirupati

In May Tirupati generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C (102°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
37°C (99°F)
39°C (102°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
4 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Tirupati →

Visakhapatnam

In May Visakhapatnam generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C (84°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
35°C (95°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly sun hours
273 hours
288 hours
144 hours
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
6 days
Weather conditions
excellent
mixed
mixed
Climate in Visakhapatnam →

Vijayawāda

In May Vijayawāda generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C (106°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C (84°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
39°C (102°F)
41°C (106°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
153 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
6 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Vijayawāda →

Rājahmundry

In May Rājahmundry generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C (102°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
38°C (100°F)
39°C (102°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
3 days
7 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Rājahmundry →

Srikalahasti

In May Srikalahasti generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
38°C (100°F)
40°C (104°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
85 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
mixed
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Srikalahasti →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Andhra Pradesh, in India.

In our records: India May extremes

Notable May records observed across cities in India in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest May day in India reached 50°C (122°F) in Ahmedabad on May 19, 2016.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Andhra Pradesh in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tirupati 39°C (102°F) 27°C (81°F) 49 mm (1.9 in)
Visakhapatnam 35°C (95°F) 29°C (84°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Vijayawāda 41°C (106°F) 29°C (84°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Rājahmundry 39°C (102°F) 28°C (82°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Srikalahasti 40°C (104°F) 28°C (82°F) 36 mm (1.4 in)

Andhra Pradesh weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Andhra Pradesh, India in May?

Andhra Pradesh, India typically experiences less favorable weather in May, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Tirupati average around 39°C (102°F), and temperatures drop to about 27°C (81°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Andhra Pradesh, India in May?

Tirupati averages a daytime maximum of 39°C (102°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 27°C (81°F).

Does Andhra Pradesh, India get a lot of rain in May?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Andhra Pradesh, India during May, with Tirupati averaging close to 49 mm (1.9 in).

Is May a Good Time to Visit Andhra Pradesh, India?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Andhra Pradesh, India with often less favorable weather in Tirupati.

On average, the best time to visit Andhra Pradesh, India is in January and December with generally excellent weather in Tirupati. In contrast, March, April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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