Nellore climate
Nellore (Andhra Pradesh, India) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C83 °F, and about 1,005 mm40 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Nellore climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2781 | 2169 | 2475 | 120.5 |
| Feb | 3086 | 2170 | 2678 | 40.1 |
| Mar | 3492 | 2374 | 2983 | 80.3 |
| Apr | 3697 | 2679 | 3188 | 150.6 |
| May | 3799 | 2883 | 3391 | 401.6 |
| Jun | 3595 | 2882 | 3189 | 542.1 |
| Jul | 3493 | 2780 | 3087 | 943.7 |
| Aug | 3392 | 2679 | 3085 | 1144.5 |
| Sep | 3290 | 2679 | 2984 | 1104.3 |
| Oct | 3187 | 2578 | 2882 | 2519.9 |
| Nov | 2883 | 2475 | 2679 | 2278.9 |
| Dec | 2781 | 2271 | 2476 | 783.1 |
| Year | 3799 | 2169 | 2883 | 1,00540 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76% | 32% | 4.9 | 11:21 |
| Feb | 71% | 28% | 5.9 | 11:39 |
| Mar | 66% | 27% | 6.5 | 12:01 |
| Apr | 63% | 34% | 6.7 | 12:27 |
| May | 59% | 52% | 6.4 | 12:48 |
| Jun | 61% | 77% | 5.5 | 12:59 |
| Jul | 64% | 86% | 5.0 | 12:54 |
| Aug | 69% | 84% | 5.0 | 12:36 |
| Sep | 74% | 75% | 5.1 | 12:11 |
| Oct | 76% | 65% | 4.7 | 11:47 |
| Nov | 80% | 57% | 4.3 | 11:26 |
| Dec | 78% | 46% | 4.1 | 11:16 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Nellore is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 37 °C99 °F and a low of 28 °C83 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 27 °C81 °F and lows 21 °C69 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 8.6 °C15.5 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,005 mm40 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 58% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: January–April. The wettest month is October (251 mm9.9 in), the driest is February (4 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 59% in May to 80% in November. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 27%) are typical of March. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in January to 16 km/h (10 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 11.3 hours in December to 13.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Nellore
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December–February: average highs of 27 °C81 °F to 30 °C86 °F with 4 mm0.1 in to 78 mm3.1 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is October, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C87 °F, very wet (251 mm9.9 in) and humid (76% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Nellore
- Wetter months (July–November) — highs 2883 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 2475 to 27 °C80 °F, about 159 mm6.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Drier months (December–June) — highs 2781 to 37 °C99 °F, lows 2169 to 28 °C83 °F, about 30 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Nellore compares
Compared with Chennai, about 155 km to the south, Nellore has practically the same average temperature and receives 20% less precipitation (1,005 mm40 in vs 1,253 mm49 in). The difference is largest in May (1 °C1.7 °F warmer).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Nellore is the 2nd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 181st wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the India climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Maicao (Colombia, BSh), Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm (Vietnam, Aw) and Punto Fijo (Venezuela, BSh).
Nearby places
- Tirupati 109 km · 28 °C82 °F · 988 mm39 in
- Ongole 117 km · 28 °C83 °F · 875 mm34 in
- Kadapa 125 km · 28 °C83 °F · 754 mm30 in
- Chennai 155 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,253 mm49 in
- Proddatur 158 km · 28 °C83 °F · 742 mm29 in
- Pallavaram 166 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,253 mm49 in
- Chittoor 168 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,059 mm42 in
- Kanchipuram 182 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,253 mm49 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Nellore?
May is the warmest month in Nellore, with an average high of 37 °C (99 °F) and an average low of 28 °C (83 °F).
What is the coldest month in Nellore?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 27 °C (81 °F) and an average low of 21 °C (69 °F).
When does it rain the most in Nellore?
October is the wettest month with about 251 mm (9.9 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 4 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Nellore?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December–February.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.