Visakhapatnam weather in January (Andhra Pradesh, India)

Planning a trip to Visakhapatnam in January? This guide provides all the details you need.

In Visakhapatnam, January is characterized by high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 21°C. This month usually represents the year's cooler end of the spectrum. However, it still remains warm.

Visakhapatnam in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 14 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 1 day of rain are anticipated.

The city usually sees around 288 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a great time to visit. January, February, March, April and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While August tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Visakhapatnam climate page with graphs.

 

Visakhapatnam, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Water Temperature 25°C *  

Chance of Rain 2%  

Precipitation 14 mm  

Rainy days 1 day  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 288 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Vishakhapatnam, India (4 KM, 2 Miles).

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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

So, what should you wear in Visakhapatnam in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 25°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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