AI-generatedVisakhapatnam at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Feb
- Warmest month
- May · 34°
- Warmest sea
- May · 29.6°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,370 h
- Rain a year
- 1,048 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 24 m
Climate in Visakhapatnam
Visakhapatnam 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 34 °C, while January is the coolest at 26 °C. With around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year, Visakhapatnam is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.6 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 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:5017:36
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 05:36–06:19 · evening 17:07–17:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:28–05:36 · evening 17:49–17:58
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 Visakhapatnam in October?
In October, Visakhapatnam is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 154 mm. On about 12 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 Visakhapatnam.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 46 min05:50 – 17:36
- 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
- 59 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 12 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %69 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %47 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %17 %
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 Visakhapatnam
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.9 – 30.0 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Visakhapatnam ranges from 25.7 °C in January to 29.6 °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 29.1 and 30.0 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 25.7° | 25.2° | 26.2° | pleasant |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.6° | 26.1° | 27.2° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.9° | 27.6° | 28.3° | warm |
| AprilApr | 28.7° | 28.3° | 29.2° | warm |
| MayMay | 29.6° | 29.1° | 30.0° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.5° | 28.9° | 30.1° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.4° | warm |
| AugustAug | 28.8° | 28.0° | 29.6° | warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.4° | 28.9° | 29.9° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.4° | 28.9° | 30.0° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.0° | 27.5° | 28.5° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 26.4° | 26.0° | 26.9° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Visakhapatnam
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 5.8 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Visakhapatnam, 49 % 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 Visakhapatnam
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 Visakhapatnam: 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, Visakhapatnam has about 16 rainy days with 154 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Visakhapatnam
How breezy and how cloudy Visakhapatnam 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 Visakhapatnam 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: Mar – Aug.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 59 % of the sky over Visakhapatnam: variable cloud, with about 5.8 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 Visakhapatnam
How often the day gets hot in Visakhapatnam (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, Visakhapatnam has about 12 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
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 Visakhapatnam
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 341 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 | 96 | 26° | 20° | 25.7° | 7.7 h | 2 | 8 |
| FebruaryFeb | 89 | 28° | 22° | 26.6° | 8.0 h | 2 | 8 |
| MarchMar | 74 | 31° | 25° | 27.9° | 8.2 h | 2 | 8 |
| AprilApr | 66 | 32° | 27° | 28.7° | 8.6 h | 2 | 9 |
| MayMay | 57 | 34° | 28° | 29.6° | 8.3 h | 4 | 35 |
| JuneJun | 32 | 32° | 28° | 29.5° | 5.2 h | 14 | 128 |
| JulyJul | 32 | 30° | 27° | 28.8° | 4.0 h | 19 | 187 |
| AugustAug | 34 | 30° | 27° | 28.8° | 3.9 h | 19 | 203 |
| SeptemberSep | 36 | 30° | 26° | 29.4° | 4.5 h | 20 | 196 |
| OctoberOct | 49 | 30° | 25° | 29.4° | 5.8 h | 16 | 154 |
| NovemberNov | 80 | 28° | 23° | 28.0° | 6.7 h | 7 | 77 |
| DecemberDec | 94 | 26° | 21° | 26.4° | 7.1 h | 3 | 36 |
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
17.68° N, 83.20° E · 24 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Visakhapatnam
The best time to visit Visakhapatnam 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. In May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 34 °C. Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is August with 203 mm.
Visakhapatnam through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Visakhapatnam in the dry season
Nov – May
Good
- 26–34 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Visakhapatnam in the rainy season
Jun – Oct
Poor
- 30–32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5 h of sun a day
- 88 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Visakhapatnam for you.
Your best months: December – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Visakhapatnam
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 Visakhapatnam: score 96 against 49. In January, days are 4 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 4 °C cooler in January. January has 14 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 49 | 96better |
| Day high | 30° | 26° |
| Night low | 25° | 20° |
| Sea | 29.4° | 25.7° |
| Sunshine | 5.8 h | 7.7 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 16 | 2better |
| Rainfall | 154 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
May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Visakhapatnam month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
96January26° · Sea 26° · 8 h
In January, Visakhapatnam is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. The sea averages 25.7 °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 Visakhapatnam.
Visakhapatnam in January89February28° · Sea 27° · 8 h
In February, Visakhapatnam is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Visakhapatnam.
Visakhapatnam in February74March31° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In March, Visakhapatnam is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 27.9 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 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 Visakhapatnam.
Visakhapatnam in March66April32° · Sea 29° · 9 h
In April, Visakhapatnam is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Visakhapatnam.
Visakhapatnam in April57May34° · Sea 30° · 8 h
In May, Visakhapatnam 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. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 35 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, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Visakhapatnam.
Visakhapatnam in May32June32° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In June, Visakhapatnam is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 128 mm. On about 26 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 Visakhapatnam.
Visakhapatnam in June32July30° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In July, Visakhapatnam is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 19 days, totalling 187 mm. On about 19 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 Visakhapatnam.
Visakhapatnam in July34August30° · Sea 29° · 4 h
In August, Visakhapatnam is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °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 19 days, totalling 203 mm. On about 17 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 Visakhapatnam.
Visakhapatnam in August36September30° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In September, Visakhapatnam is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 196 mm. On about 16 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 Visakhapatnam.
Visakhapatnam in September49October30° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In October, Visakhapatnam is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 154 mm. On about 12 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 Visakhapatnam.
Visakhapatnam in October80November28° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In November, Visakhapatnam is hot: daytime highs average 28 °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 77 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Visakhapatnam.
Visakhapatnam in November94December26° · Sea 26° · 7 h
In December, Visakhapatnam is warm: daytime highs average 26 °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 36 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Visakhapatnam.
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Visakhapatnam vs. Kakinada
In October Visakhapatnam has the better holiday weather (score 49 vs. 41). During the day it is about as warm in Kakinada as in Visakhapatnam. The sea in Kakinada is 1 °C warmer.
| in October | Visakhapatnam | Kakinada |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 49 | 41 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sea | 29° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 16 | 17 |
| Best time | Dec – Feb | Dec – Feb |
Through the year
India in October: the best places
In October, Visakhapatnam ranks 20 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
- Ranchi27°74
- 2Bhopal31°71
- 3Varanasi31°69
- 4Prayagraj31°69
- 5Indore31°69
- 6Mirzapur-cum-Vindhyachal31°68
- 7Mahabalipuram30°29°67
- 8Auroville30°29°67
- 20VisakhapatnamThis page30°29°49
Planning a trip to Visakhapatnam
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Visakhapatnam 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.
Visakhapatnam has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 33).
- 68
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 52
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 33 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 7.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 33
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Poor
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 3.9 h of sun a day
- 19 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 49
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 16 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 95
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 26 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 7.4 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
- 8,050 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
Visakhapatnam 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 Visakhapatnam
When is the best time to visit Visakhapatnam?
The best time to visit Visakhapatnam 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 Visakhapatnam?
The sea temperature in Visakhapatnam ranges from 25.7 °C in January to 29.6 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Visakhapatnam in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Visakhapatnam?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 34 °C and nights around 28 °C. January is the coolest month at 26 °C.
When does it rain most in Visakhapatnam?
Rain is most frequent from June to October; the wettest month is August with 203 mm. The driest month is February with 8 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Visakhapatnam get?
Visakhapatnam gets around 2,370 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.6 hours a day; in August there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Visakhapatnam in?
Visakhapatnam uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Visakhapatnam?
A nonstop flight from London to Visakhapatnam takes about 10 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 8,050 km.
When is cyclone season in Visakhapatnam?
Visakhapatnam 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 Visakhapatnam?
Visakhapatnam has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 33). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 68, May half-term 52, Summer holidays 33, October half-term 49, Christmas holidays 95.
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