Ongole climate
Ongole (Andhra Pradesh, India) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C83 °F, and about 875 mm34 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Ongole climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2983 | 2068 | 2476 | 90.3 |
| Feb | 3188 | 2170 | 2679 | 60.2 |
| Mar | 3494 | 2474 | 2984 | 80.3 |
| Apr | 3698 | 2679 | 3188 | 170.7 |
| May | 38100 | 2883 | 3392 | 421.7 |
| Jun | 3595 | 2882 | 3188 | 732.9 |
| Jul | 3493 | 2679 | 3086 | 1114.4 |
| Aug | 3391 | 2678 | 2985 | 1265.0 |
| Sep | 3289 | 2578 | 2983 | 1345.3 |
| Oct | 3187 | 2577 | 2882 | 1957.7 |
| Nov | 2984 | 2373 | 2678 | 1204.7 |
| Dec | 2882 | 2169 | 2476 | 341.3 |
| Year | 38100 | 2068 | 2883 | 87534 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 72% | 30% | 4.8 | 11:18 |
| Feb | 67% | 27% | 5.7 | 11:37 |
| Mar | 63% | 30% | 6.2 | 12:01 |
| Apr | 62% | 35% | 6.6 | 12:28 |
| May | 57% | 52% | 6.1 | 12:51 |
| Jun | 62% | 78% | 5.1 | 13:02 |
| Jul | 67% | 85% | 4.7 | 12:58 |
| Aug | 72% | 82% | 4.8 | 12:38 |
| Sep | 76% | 73% | 4.8 | 12:12 |
| Oct | 77% | 60% | 4.6 | 11:46 |
| Nov | 78% | 50% | 4.4 | 11:23 |
| Dec | 75% | 40% | 4.3 | 11:13 |
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 Ongole is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 38 °C100 °F and a low of 28 °C83 °F. The coldest is December, when highs average 28 °C82 °F and lows 21 °C69 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 8.9 °C15.9 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 875 mm34 in. The wettest three-month stretch is August–October, which brings 52% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: January–April. The wettest month is October (195 mm7.7 in), the driest is February (6 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 57% in May to 78% in November. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 27%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in January to 17 km/h (10 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 11.2 hours in December to 13.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit Ongole
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January: average highs of 28 °C82 °F to 29 °C83 °F with 9 mm0.3 in to 34 mm1.3 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is October, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C87 °F, very wet (195 mm7.7 in) and humid (77% 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 Ongole
- Wetter months (June–November) — highs 2984 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 2373 to 28 °C82 °F, about 127 mm5.0 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–May) — highs 2882 to 38 °C100 °F, lows 2068 to 28 °C83 °F, about 19 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Ongole compares
Compared with Nellore, about 117 km to the south, Ongole has practically the same average temperature and receives 13% less precipitation (875 mm34 in vs 1,005 mm40 in). The difference is largest in February (0.6 °C1.1 °F warmer).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Ongole is the warmest by annual mean temperature and the 229th 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 (seasons shifted for the other hemisphere where needed): Codó (Brazil, Aw), Juazeiro do Norte (Brazil, Aw) and Teresina (Brazil, Aw).
Nearby places
- Narasaraopet 81 km · 28 °C83 °F · 867 mm34 in
- Thenali 104 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,016 mm40 in
- Nellore 117 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,005 mm40 in
- Vijayawada 129 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,027 mm40 in
- Machilipatnam 140 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,126 mm44 in
- Gudivada 145 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,120 mm44 in
- Miryalaguda 161 km · 28 °C83 °F · 771 mm30 in
- Nandyal 167 km · 28 °C82 °F · 760 mm30 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Ongole?
May is the warmest month in Ongole, with an average high of 38 °C (100 °F) and an average low of 28 °C (83 °F).
What is the coldest month in Ongole?
December is the coldest month, with an average high of 28 °C (82 °F) and an average low of 21 °C (69 °F).
When does it rain the most in Ongole?
October is the wettest month with about 195 mm (7.7 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Ongole?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are December and January.
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.