AI-generatedVijayawada at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Jan
- Warmest month
- May · 39°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,270 h
- Rain a year
- 1,048 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 47 m
Climate in Vijayawada
Vijayawada 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 39 °C, while December is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year, Vijayawada 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
Poor
Best time to visit: November – January
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 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:5917:47
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 05:46–06:28 · evening 17:18–18:00
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:38–05:46 · evening 18:00–18:08
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 Vijayawada in October?
In October, Vijayawada is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 139 mm. On about 24 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 Vijayawada.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 47 min05:59 – 17:47
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 11 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 64 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 24 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %52 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %35 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %20 %
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
Sunshine hours in Vijayawada
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 5.1 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Vijayawada, 43 % 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 Vijayawada
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 Vijayawada: 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, Vijayawada has about 15 rainy days with 139 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Vijayawada
How breezy and how cloudy Vijayawada 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 Vijayawada typically peaks at 11 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 64 % of the sky over Vijayawada: variable cloud, with about 5.1 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 Vijayawada
How often the day gets hot in Vijayawada (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, Vijayawada has about 24 hot days, with an average daytime high of 31 °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 Vijayawada
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 (10+ 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 (28°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from February to December; 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) on about 308 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 | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 76 | 30° | 19° | 7.2 h | 1 | 6 |
| FebruaryFeb | 61 | 33° | 21° | 7.9 h | 1 | 7 |
| MarchMar | 47 | 36° | 23° | 8.0 h | 2 | 12 |
| AprilApr | 48 | 37° | 26° | 8.3 h | 3 | 18 |
| MayMay | 43 | 39° | 28° | 8.2 h | 6 | 42 |
| JuneJun | 14 | 35° | 28° | 5.1 h | 15 | 142 |
| JulyJul | 22 | 32° | 26° | 3.7 h | 19 | 203 |
| AugustAug | 27 | 31° | 26° | 4.0 h | 18 | 183 |
| SeptemberSep | 28 | 31° | 25° | 4.3 h | 19 | 214 |
| OctoberOct | 39 | 31° | 24° | 5.1 h | 15 | 139 |
| NovemberNov | 66 | 30° | 22° | 6.1 h | 7 | 59 |
| DecemberDec | 79 | 29° | 20° | 6.7 h | 2 | 23 |
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
16.51° N, 80.65° E · 47 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Vijayawada
The best time to visit Vijayawada is from November to January. From March to June it can get very hot, with highs of up to 39 °C. Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is September with 214 mm.
Vijayawada through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Vijayawada in the dry season
Nov – May
Good
- 29–39 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 23 rainy days in all
Vijayawada in the rainy season
Jun – Oct
Poor
- 31–35 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 86 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Vijayawada for you.
Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Vijayawada
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
December has the better holiday weather in Vijayawada: score 79 against 39. In December, days are 2 °C cooler than in October. December has 13 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 39 | 79better |
| Day high | 31° | 29° |
| Night low | 24° | 20° |
| Sunshine | 5.1 h | 6.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 15 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 139 mm | 23 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 30 | 16better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
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
Mar – Jun
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Vijayawada month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
76January30° · 7 h
In January, Vijayawada is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Vijayawada.
Vijayawada in January61February33° · 8 h
In February, Vijayawada is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 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 Vijayawada.
Vijayawada in February47March36° · 8 h
In March, Vijayawada is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Vijayawada.
Vijayawada in March48April37° · 8 h
In April, Vijayawada is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 18 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 Vijayawada.
Vijayawada in April43May39° · 8 h
In May, Vijayawada is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 42 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 Vijayawada.
Vijayawada in May14June35° · 5 h
In June, Vijayawada is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 142 mm. On about 28 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 Vijayawada.
Vijayawada in June22July32° · 4 h
In July, Vijayawada is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 203 mm. On about 24 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 Vijayawada.
Vijayawada in July27August31° · 4 h
In August, Vijayawada is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 183 mm. On about 24 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 Vijayawada.
Vijayawada in August28September31° · 4 h
In September, Vijayawada is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 214 mm. On about 24 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 Vijayawada.
Vijayawada in September39October31° · 5 h
In October, Vijayawada is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 139 mm. On about 24 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 Vijayawada.
Vijayawada in October66November30° · 6 h
In November, Vijayawada is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 59 mm. On about 15 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 Vijayawada.
Vijayawada in November79December29° · 7 h
In December, Vijayawada is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Vijayawada.
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Vijayawada vs. Amaravati
In October the holiday weather in Vijayawada and Amaravati is about equally good (score 39 vs. 38). During the day it is about as warm in Amaravati as in Vijayawada.
| in October | Vijayawada | Amaravati |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 39 | 38 |
| Daytime high | 31° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 15 | 15 |
| Best time | Nov – Jan | Nov – Jan |
Through the year
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In October, Vijayawada 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
- 8Mahé28°29°66
- 23VijayawadaThis page31°39
Planning a trip to Vijayawada
Weather for your travel dates
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Vijayawada 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.
Vijayawada has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 25).
- 48
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 37
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 38 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 25
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 39
October half-term
Oct
Poor
- 31 °C by day
- 5.1 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 78
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 30 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 10 h 5 min
- Distance
- 7,970 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
Vijayawada 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 Vijayawada
When is the best time to visit Vijayawada?
The best time to visit Vijayawada is from November to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Vijayawada?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 39 °C and nights around 28 °C. December is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in Vijayawada?
Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is September with 214 mm. The driest month is January with 6 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Vijayawada get?
Vijayawada gets around 2,270 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.3 hours a day; in July there are 3.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Vijayawada in?
Vijayawada uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Vijayawada?
A nonstop flight from London to Vijayawada takes about 10 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,970 km.
When is cyclone season in Vijayawada?
Vijayawada 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 Vijayawada?
Vijayawada has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 78) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 25). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 48, May half-term 37, Summer holidays 25, October half-term 39, Christmas holidays 78.
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