AI-generatedKakinada at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 36°
- Warmest sea
- May · 29.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,320 h
- Rain a year
- 1,210 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 6 m
Climate in Kakinada
Kakinada has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while December is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,320 hours of sunshine a year, Kakinada is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
October is in the cyclone season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:5317:40
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:40–06:22 · evening 17:11–17:53
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:31–05:40 · evening 17:53–18:02
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Kakinada in October?
In October, Kakinada is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 176 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kakinada.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 47 min05:53 – 17:40
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 62 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 18 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %59 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %10 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Kakinada
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.1 – 30.0 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Kakinada ranges from 25.8 °C in January to 29.7 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.3 and 30.3 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 25.8° | 25.3° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.8° | 26.2° | 27.3° | warm |
| MarchMar | 28.1° | 27.7° | 28.4° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.8° | 28.4° | 29.2° | warm |
| MayMay | 29.7° | 29.3° | 30.3° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.6° | 29.0° | 30.1° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 28.7° | 27.9° | 29.5° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.6° | 27.8° | 29.6° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.3° | 28.8° | 29.8° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.5° | 29.1° | 30.0° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.0° | 27.5° | 28.5° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 26.4° | 25.9° | 26.9° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Kakinada
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.5 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Kakinada, 47 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Kakinada
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Kakinada: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Kakinada has about 17 rainy days with 176 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Kakinada
How breezy and how cloudy Kakinada is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Kakinada typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jun – Aug.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 62 % of the sky over Kakinada: variable cloud, with about 5.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Kakinada
How often the day gets hot in Kakinada (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Kakinada has about 18 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kakinada
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (20°), the warmest in May (28°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 340 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 90 | 28° | 20° | 25.8° | 7.5 h | 2 | 8 |
| FebruaryFeb | 78 | 30° | 21° | 26.8° | 8.1 h | 2 | 8 |
| MarchMar | 60 | 33° | 24° | 28.1° | 8.1 h | 2 | 11 |
| AprilApr | 49 | 35° | 26° | 28.8° | 8.3 h | 3 | 14 |
| MayMay | 45 | 36° | 28° | 29.7° | 8.1 h | 5 | 44 |
| JuneJun | 19 | 34° | 28° | 29.6° | 5.1 h | 16 | 162 |
| JulyJul | 27 | 31° | 26° | 28.7° | 3.8 h | 21 | 244 |
| AugustAug | 30 | 31° | 26° | 28.6° | 4.0 h | 20 | 205 |
| SeptemberSep | 30 | 31° | 26° | 29.3° | 4.4 h | 21 | 238 |
| OctoberOct | 41 | 30° | 25° | 29.5° | 5.5 h | 17 | 176 |
| NovemberNov | 73 | 29° | 23° | 28.0° | 6.5 h | 7 | 70 |
| DecemberDec | 90 | 28° | 21° | 26.4° | 7.1 h | 3 | 30 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
16.96° N, 82.24° E · 6 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Kakinada
The best time to visit Kakinada is from December to February. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from November to May. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to January. From April to June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is July with 244 mm.
Kakinada through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kakinada in the dry season
Nov – May
Good
- 28–36 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Kakinada in the rainy season
Jun – Oct
Poor
- 30–34 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 95 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Kakinada for you.
Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Kakinada
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Kakinada: score 90 against 41. In January, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in January. January has 15 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 41 | 90better |
| Day high | 30° | 28° |
| Night low | 25° | 20° |
| Sea | 29.5° | 25.8° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h | 7.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 17 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 176 mm | 8 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 22better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Nov – May
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Jan
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Jun
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Kakinada month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
90January28° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In January, Kakinada is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.8 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 8 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Kakinada.
Kakinada in January78February30° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In February, Kakinada is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Kakinada.
Kakinada in February60March33° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In March, Kakinada is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.1 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Kakinada.
Kakinada in March49April35° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In April, Kakinada is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Kakinada.
Kakinada in April45May36° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In May, Kakinada is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 44 mm. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Kakinada.
Kakinada in May19June34° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In June, Kakinada is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 29.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 162 mm. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kakinada.
Kakinada in June27July31° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In July, Kakinada is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 244 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kakinada.
Kakinada in July30August31° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In August, Kakinada is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 205 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kakinada.
Kakinada in August30September31° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In September, Kakinada is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 238 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Kakinada.
Kakinada in September41October30° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In October, Kakinada is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 176 mm. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Kakinada.
Kakinada in October73November29° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In November, Kakinada is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 70 mm. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Kakinada.
Kakinada in November90December28° · Sea 26° · 7 h
In December, Kakinada is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.4 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 30 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Kakinada.
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Kakinada vs. Visakhapatnam
In October Visakhapatnam has the better holiday weather (score 49 vs. 41). During the day it is about as warm in Visakhapatnam as in Kakinada. The sea in Visakhapatnam is 1 °C cooler.
| in October | Kakinada | Visakhapatnam |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 41 | 49 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sea | 30° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 17 | 16 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Dec – Feb |
Through the year
India in October: the best places
In October, Kakinada ranks 23 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Gokarna30°29°68
- 4Murdeshwar30°29°68
- 5Mahabalipuram30°29°67
- 6Auroville30°29°67
- 7Aurangabad30°67
- 8Bodh Gaya30°66
- 23KakinadaThis page30°30°41
Planning a trip to Kakinada
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Kakinada in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Kakinada has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 29).
- 52
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 40
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 29
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 41
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 90
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming, Sightseeing & walks
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 10 min
- Distance
- 8,040 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Kakinada lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April: Season
- May: Peak
- June: Season
- July
- August
- September
- October: Season
- November: Peak
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Kakinada
When is the best time to visit Kakinada?
The best time to visit Kakinada is from December to February. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Kakinada?
The sea temperature in Kakinada ranges from 25.8 °C in January to 29.7 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Kakinada in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Kakinada?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 28 °C. December is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Kakinada?
Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is July with 244 mm. The driest month is January with 8 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kakinada get?
Kakinada gets around 2,320 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.3 hours a day; in July there are 3.8 hours a day.
What time zone is Kakinada in?
Kakinada uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kakinada?
A nonstop flight from London to Kakinada takes about 10 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,040 km.
When is cyclone season in Kakinada?
Kakinada lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Kakinada?
Kakinada has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 90) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 29). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 52, May half-term 40, Summer holidays 29, October half-term 41, Christmas holidays 90.
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