Visakhapatnam weather in October
Temperature, sea and sunshine in October: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – February
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.
October compared
How the weather changes from September to November. Tap a month to open it.
| SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | NovemberNov | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 36 | 49 | 80 |
| Day | 30° | 30° | 28° |
| Night | 26° | 25° | 23° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 28° |
| Sun | 5 h | 6 h | 7 h |
| Rain days | 20 | 16 | 7 |
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
Visakhapatnam in October: quick answers
Is Visakhapatnam hot in October?
Yes. In October, Visakhapatnam is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 25 °C. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Visakhapatnam in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Visakhapatnam in October?
It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 154 mm.
Visakhapatnam month by month
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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