The short answer
When to go to Visakhapatnam
October to March is the best time, with November to February the most comfortable thanks to the sea breeze along Beach Road. April to September is generally very hot and humid, with the southwest monsoon bringing rain from June and the northeast monsoon adding the year's heaviest rainfall in October. Beach Road itself is flat and walkable, making it manageable for a gentle stroll even outside the coolest months.
Month by month
Visakhapatnam weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 21°C | 11 mm | Warm, dry and pleasant; the coolest month | |
| February | 30°C | 22°C | 9 mm | Dry and comfortable, with a cooling sea breeze | |
| March | 31°C | 25°C | 9 mm | Warming up; still bearable with the coastal breeze | |
| April | 32°C | 27°C | 28 mm | Hot and increasingly humid | |
| May | 33°C | 28°C | 74 mm | Very hot and humid ahead of the monsoon | |
| June | 33°C | 27°C | 135 mm | Hot, with the monsoon setting in | |
| July | 31°C | 26°C | 133 mm | Monsoon rain brings some relief from the heat | |
| August | 32°C | 26°C | 165 mm | Still wet and humid | |
| September | 32°C | 26°C | 195 mm | Rain continues; humid throughout | |
| October | 32°C | 25°C | 240 mm | Heaviest rain of the year, but temperatures ease | |
| November | 30°C | 23°C | 102 mm | Rain tapering; comfortable sea-breeze weather | |
| December | 29°C | 21°C | 13 mm | Cool, dry and pleasant |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Visakhapatnam seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February, November and December
- January: Warm, dry and pleasant; the coolest month
- February: Dry and comfortable, with a cooling sea breeze
- November: Rain tapering; comfortable sea-breeze weather
- December: Cool, dry and pleasant
Good, with small trade-offs: March and October
- March: Warming up; still bearable with the coastal breeze
- October: Heaviest rain of the year, but temperatures ease
Possible, with planning: April, July, August and September
- April: Hot and increasingly humid
- July: Monsoon rain brings some relief from the heat
- August: Still wet and humid
- September: Rain continues; humid throughout
Best avoided with parents or children: May and June
- May: Very hot and humid ahead of the monsoon
- June: Hot, with the monsoon setting in
Useful answers
Best time to visit Visakhapatnam: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Visakhapatnam?
January, February, November and December are the best months to visit Visakhapatnam, with March and October also good. October to March is the best time, with November to February the most comfortable thanks to the sea breeze along Beach Road. April to September is generally very hot and humid, with the southwest monsoon bringing rain from June and the northeast monsoon adding the year's heaviest rainfall in October. Beach Road itself is flat and walkable, making it manageable for a gentle stroll even outside the coolest months.
Which months should I avoid in Visakhapatnam with elderly parents?
May and June are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot and humid ahead of the monsoon Hot, with the monsoon setting in
When does it rain most in Visakhapatnam?
October is the wettest month, with about 240 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 33°C.