The climate of Visakhapatnam (also known as Vizagapatam, Vizag or Waltair) is
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.
, 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.
, at 17 degrees north latitude, on the coast of the Bay of Bengal. To the northwest are the Eastern Ghats.
. 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.
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.
. Here are the average temperatures.
January, the coolest month of the year, is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24 °C, with a minimum of
18.4 °C and a maximum of
29.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
32 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
10.5 mm, 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 of
14 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
25.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.
February is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26 °C, with a minimum of
20.5 °C and a maximum of
31.6 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
16 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
36 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
12.1 mm, 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 of
16 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
March is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
29 °C, with a minimum of
23.7 °C and a maximum of
34.2 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
20.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
11.4 mm, 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 of
14 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
28 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
April is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
30.8 °C, with a minimum of
26.3 °C and a maximum of
35.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
39 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
20 mm, 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 of
17 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
May, the hottest month of the year, is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
32 °C, with a minimum of
27.8 °C and a maximum of
36.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
40 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
65 mm, 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 of
16 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.7 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
June is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
31.6 °C, with a minimum of
27.8 °C and a maximum of
35.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
40.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
120 mm, 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 of
16 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.8 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
July is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
30 °C, with a minimum of
26.7 °C and a maximum of
33.4 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
24 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
130 mm, 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 of
14 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
August is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
29.6 °C, with a minimum of
26.3 °C and a maximum of
33 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
23.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
37 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
160 mm, 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 of
16 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
September is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
29.6 °C, with a minimum of
26.1 °C and a maximum of
33 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
24 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
200 mm, 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 of
14 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.3 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
October is generally a very hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
28.6 °C, with a minimum of
24.9 °C and a maximum of
32.3 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
21.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
35.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
210 mm, 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 of
14 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
29.2 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
November is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
26.4 °C, with a minimum of
22 °C and a maximum of
30.9 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
17.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
33.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to
90 mm, 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 of
16 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
27.9 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.
December is generally a warm to hot, muggy month. The average temperature is of
24.2 °C, with a minimum of
18.8 °C and a maximum of
29.5 °C.
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around
14.5 °C.
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around
31.5 °C.
Precipitation amounts to only
7.9 mm, 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 of
14 kph.
The average sea temperature is of
26.5 °C. Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.