Kakinada Weather

Kakinada Located in the southern state of Andhra Pradesh, Kakinada has a tropical savannah climate. The climate here remains hot and humid almost throughout the year with the weather becoming a little comfortable during the winter months. Summer season in Kakinada sets in by early March and continues till mid-July. During this time the temperature rises quite a bit. The average minimum temperature is around 35? Celsius and the average maximum temperature is about 40? Celsius, which is quite high. Humidity is around 80 percent, making the weather quite uncomfortable. End of May to early June is usually the hottest time here and during this time the maximum temperatures are around 38?42? Celsius. Kakinada receives substantial rainfall during the monsoons, and the place experiences both the southwest monsoon and the northeast monsoon. Although the place gets a fair share of seasonal rainfall from the south-west monsoon winds, the major part of its rainfall is brought on by the northeast monsoon which arrives between mid-October and mid-December. Kakinada gets an average annual rainfall of 1100-1150 mm. The months of October and November get the maximum amount of rainfall and cyclones originating in the Bay of Bengal frequently hit the city. Winter season in Kakinada is from December to February. During this season the weather is quite cool and temperatures range from a minimum of 20? Celsius to a maximum of 30? Celsius. January is usually the coolest month during which time the minimum temperatures are around 18?20? Celsius. Compared to the summer season which is hot and humid, and the monsoon season which experiences heavy rainfall and cyclones, the winter season is an ideal time to visit the place. The best time to visit Kakinada is during the months of November to March when the weather is pleasant and humidity is relatively less.