Best Time to Visit Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India
Visakhapatnam is at its sunniest and driest in January–December.
The best time to visit Visakhapatnam for sunny, dry weather is December–April — 5 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through November–May; the wetter half falls in June–October. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 23.6°C / 74.5°F in January to 31.6°C / 88.9°F in May, with rainfall from 6 mm / 0.2 in (December) to 247 mm / 9.7 in (October). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, India's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Visakhapatnam's climate is broadly consistently warm. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.6°C74.5°F | 10 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Warm |
| February | 25.6°C78.1°F | 9 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| March | 28°C82.4°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 30.1°C86.2°F | 24 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Hot |
| December | 23.6°C74.5°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Visakhapatnam?
The best time to visit Visakhapatnam for sunny, dry weather is January, February, March, April, December. At the city itself, the warmest month is May averaging 31.6°C / 88.9°F, and the driest is December with about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Visakhapatnam's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Visakhapatnam?
The rainy season at Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh runs through June–October, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 69 mm / 2.7 in. The wettest single month is October (247 mm / 9.7 in).
What is the driest month in Visakhapatnam?
The driest month in Visakhapatnam is December, averaging about 6 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 23.6°C / 74.5°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Visakhapatnam?
The least comfortable months for travel to Visakhapatnam — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, August, September, October, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 247 mm / 9.7 in in October, and the coldest month averages 23.6°C / 74.5°F.
Is Visakhapatnam climate different from India overall?
Yes, usually. Our Visakhapatnam figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our India figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Visakhapatnam specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.