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Srikalahasti weather & best time to visit

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Srikalahasti at a glance

Best time
Jan
Warmest month
May · 41°
Sunshine a year
2,280 h
Rain a year
927 mm
Climate
Tropical
Time zone
UTC+5:30
Elevation
77 m

Climate in Srikalahasti

Srikalahasti 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 41 °C, while December is the coolest at 30 °C. With around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year, Srikalahasti is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.6 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Srikalahasti

The best time to visit Srikalahasti is in January. From February to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 41 °C. The rainy season is from September to December; the wettest month is November with 196 mm.

Srikalahasti through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Srikalahasti in the dry season

Jan – Aug

38

Poor

  • 31–41 °C by day
  • 6.9 h of sun a day
  • 58 rainy days in all

Srikalahasti in the rainy season

Sep – Dec

31

Poor

  • 30–35 °C by day
  • 5.0 h of sun a day
  • 58 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

No month

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Feb – Oct

Highs of 33 °C or more

Rainy months

Sep – Dec

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Srikalahasti for you.

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: March, December – January

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

17

Holiday weather in October

Poor

Best time to visit: January

October is in the cyclone season Hurricane season

Keep in mindPeak heatFrequent rainStorm season

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 28°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 33°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 33°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 29°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 27°

06:0117:52

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 05:48–06:30 · evening 17:24–18:05
Blue hour
Morning 05:40–05:48 · evening 18:05–18:14

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.

October in Srikalahasti compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 34° at the start of the month to 32° at the end. The days get 0.4 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high34°32°
Night-time low25°23°
Daylight12.0 h11.7 h

What is the weather like in Srikalahasti in October?

In October, Srikalahasti is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 169 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Srikalahasti.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 51 min06:01 – 17:52
UV index
11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
70 %on averageAll months
Hot days
28 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+5:30offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %19 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %32 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 30 %5 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Srikalahasti

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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January has the better holiday weather in Srikalahasti: score 70 against 17. In January, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. January has 14 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.

October vs January, Srikalahasti
MonthOctoberJanuary
Holiday weather score1770better
Daytime high34°31°
Night-time low24°19°
Sunshine4.9 h7.0 hbetter
Rainy days173better
Rainfall169 mm15 mmbetter
Muggy days3019better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Srikalahasti month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

70January31° · 7.0 h

In January, Srikalahasti is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Srikalahasti.

Srikalahasti in January
55February34° · 8.1 h

In February, Srikalahasti is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Srikalahasti.

Srikalahasti in February
48March38° · 8.5 h

In March, Srikalahasti is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8.5 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Srikalahasti.

Srikalahasti in March
49April40° · 8.6 h

In April, Srikalahasti is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 8.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Srikalahasti.

Srikalahasti in April
44May41° · 8.3 h

In May, Srikalahasti is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 38 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Srikalahasti.

Srikalahasti in May
18June39° · 5.6 h

In June, Srikalahasti is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 81 mm in total. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Srikalahasti.

Srikalahasti in June
11July37° · 4.3 h

In July, Srikalahasti is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. Expect around 4.3 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 92 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is not an ideal month for a holiday in Srikalahasti.

Srikalahasti in July
12August36° · 4.5 h

In August, Srikalahasti is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 94 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is not an ideal month for a holiday in Srikalahasti.

Srikalahasti in August
13September35° · 5.1 h

In September, Srikalahasti is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 101 mm. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is not an ideal month for a holiday in Srikalahasti.

Srikalahasti in September
17October34° · 4.9 h

In October, Srikalahasti is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 169 mm. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is not an ideal month for a holiday in Srikalahasti.

Srikalahasti in October
36November31° · 4.7 h

In November, Srikalahasti is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 196 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Srikalahasti.

Srikalahasti in November
59December30° · 5.3 h

In December, Srikalahasti is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 10 days, totalling 114 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Srikalahasti.

Srikalahasti in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Srikalahasti

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 30 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (19°), the warmest in May (29°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule all year round except in January; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in January. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) all year, on about 323 days a year.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 34°Night 24°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan7031°19°7.0 h315
FebruaryFeb5534°20°8.1 h27
MarchMar4838°23°8.5 h29
AprilApr4940°27°8.6 h212
MayMay4441°29°8.3 h638
JuneJun1839°28°5.6 h1481
JulyJul1137°27°4.3 h1592
AugustAug1236°26°4.5 h1594
SeptemberSep1335°26°5.1 h15101
OctoberOct1734°24°4.9 h17169
NovemberNov3631°22°4.7 h16196
DecemberDec5930°20°5.3 h10114

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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

13.76° N, 79.70° E · 77 m · Asia/Kolkata

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Srikalahasti

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
2,280 hours
Sunniest month
Apr · 8.6 h a day
Least sunshine
Jul · 4.3 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.9 hDaylight 11.8 hShare of daylight 42 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.9 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Srikalahasti, 42 % of the daylight hours.

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.

Rain

Rain in Srikalahasti: 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.

Per year
927 mm on 116 days
Wettest month
Nov · 196 mm
Driest month
Feb · 7 mm
OctoberRainy days 17Rainfall 169 mm

In October, Srikalahasti has about 17 rainy days with 169 mm of rain in total.

Sun protection

UV index in Srikalahasti

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October
11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin
about 10 min
Fair skin
about 15 min
Light brown skin
about 20 min
Olive skin
about 25 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Srikalahasti

How breezy and how cloudy Srikalahasti 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.

Year average
13 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
Jul · 16 km/h
Calmest month
Oct · 12 km/h
OctoberWind 12 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Srikalahasti typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
62 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Mar · 31 %
Cloudiest month
Jul · 91 %
OctoberCloud cover 70 %Sunshine 4.9 h

In October, cloud covers on average 70 % of the sky over Srikalahasti: mostly cloudy, with about 4.9 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Srikalahasti

How often the day gets hot in Srikalahasti (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
324 days
Hottest month
May · 41 °C
Hot months
All year except Dec

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 28Daytime high 34 °C

In October, Srikalahasti has about 28 hot days, with an average daytime high of 34 °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

Planning a trip to Srikalahasti

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Srikalahasti 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.

Srikalahasti has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 65) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 12).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    49

    Fair

    • 39 °C by day
    • 8.6 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    39

    Poor

    • 40 °C by day
    • 7.8 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    12

    Poor

    • 36 °C by day
    • 4.4 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • October half-term

    Oct

    17

    Poor

    • 34 °C by day
    • 4.9 h of sun a day
    • 17 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat, Frequent rain, Storm season

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    65

    GoodBest holidays

    • 30 °C by day
    • 6.2 h of sun a day
    • 7 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 10 h 20 min
Distance
8,140 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

Srikalahasti 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.

  1. January
  2. February
  3. March
  4. April: Season
  5. May: Peak
  6. June: Season
  7. July
  8. August
  9. September
  10. October: Season
  11. November: Peak
  12. December: Season

Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM, Fiji Meteorological Service); not a forecast.

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Srikalahasti vs Tirupati

In October Tirupati has the better holiday weather (score 22 vs 17). During the day Tirupati is 1 °C cooler than Srikalahasti.

Srikalahasti vs Tirupati, in October
in OctoberSrikalahastiTirupati
Holiday weather score1722
Daytime high34°33°
Sunshine5 h5 h
Rainy days1716
Best timeJanDec – Jan

Through the year

OctoberSrikalahasti 34°Tirupati 33°
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  9. 28SrikalahastiThis page34°17
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Frequently asked questions about Srikalahasti

When is the best time to visit Srikalahasti?

The best time to visit Srikalahasti is in January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

What is the warmest month in Srikalahasti?

May is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C and nights around 29 °C. December is the coolest month at 30 °C.

When does it rain most in Srikalahasti?

The rainy season is from September to December; the wettest month is November with 196 mm. The driest month is February with 7 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Srikalahasti get?

Srikalahasti gets around 2,280 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.6 hours a day; in July there are 4.3 hours a day.

What time zone is Srikalahasti in?

Srikalahasti is on UTC+5:30 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Srikalahasti?

A nonstop flight from London to Srikalahasti takes about 10 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,140 km.

When is cyclone season in Srikalahasti?

Srikalahasti 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 Srikalahasti?

Srikalahasti has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 65) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 12). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 49, May half-term 39, summer holidays 12, October half-term 17, Christmas holidays 65.