Thenali climate
Thenali (Andhra Pradesh, India) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C83 °F, and about 1,016 mm40 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Thenali climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2985 | 2067 | 2576 | 70.3 |
| Feb | 3290 | 2170 | 2780 | 90.4 |
| Mar | 3595 | 2474 | 2985 | 90.3 |
| Apr | 3798 | 2679 | 3188 | 190.8 |
| May | 38100 | 2883 | 3391 | 481.9 |
| Jun | 3594 | 2781 | 3188 | 1114.4 |
| Jul | 3391 | 2679 | 3085 | 1616.3 |
| Aug | 3289 | 2578 | 2983 | 1666.5 |
| Sep | 3187 | 2577 | 2882 | 1686.6 |
| Oct | 3087 | 2476 | 2781 | 2038.0 |
| Nov | 2984 | 2271 | 2578 | 893.5 |
| Dec | 2883 | 2068 | 2475 | 251.0 |
| Year | 38100 | 2067 | 2883 | 1,01640 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 70% | 31% | 4.6 | 11:15 |
| Feb | 65% | 29% | 5.5 | 11:36 |
| Mar | 63% | 34% | 6.0 | 12:00 |
| Apr | 63% | 36% | 6.5 | 12:29 |
| May | 61% | 53% | 6.2 | 12:53 |
| Jun | 66% | 81% | 5.1 | 13:05 |
| Jul | 71% | 88% | 4.5 | 13:00 |
| Aug | 78% | 85% | 4.7 | 12:40 |
| Sep | 82% | 76% | 4.8 | 12:12 |
| Oct | 81% | 59% | 4.7 | 11:44 |
| Nov | 80% | 43% | 4.6 | 11:21 |
| Dec | 75% | 36% | 4.3 | 11:10 |
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 Thenali 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 °C83 °F and lows 20 °C68 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 8.7 °C15.7 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,016 mm40 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is August–October, which brings 53% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: January–April. The wettest month is October (203 mm8.0 in), the driest is January (7 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 61% in May to 82% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 29%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in October to 14 km/h (9 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 11.2 hours in December to 13.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Thenali
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January: average highs of 28 °C83 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 7 mm0.3 in to 25 mm1.0 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is October, which is hot, with average highs of 30 °C87 °F, very wet (203 mm8.0 in) and humid (81% 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 Thenali
- Wetter months (June–November) — highs 2984 to 35 °C94 °F, lows 2271 to 27 °C81 °F, about 150 mm5.9 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 2883 to 38 °C100 °F, lows 2067 to 28 °C83 °F, about 20 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Thenali compares
Compared with Vijayawada, about 29 km to the north, Thenali has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in April (1.1 °C2 °F cooler).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Thenali is the 7th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 171st 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), Timon (Brazil, Aw) and Caxias (Brazil, Aw).
Nearby places
- Vijayawada 29 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,027 mm40 in
- Gudivada 44 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,120 mm44 in
- Machilipatnam 54 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,126 mm44 in
- Narasaraopet 63 km · 28 °C83 °F · 867 mm34 in
- Eluru 72 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,120 mm44 in
- Ongole 104 km · 28 °C83 °F · 875 mm34 in
- Tadepalligudem 114 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,146 mm45 in
- Khammam 124 km · 28 °C82 °F · 886 mm35 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Thenali?
May is the warmest month in Thenali, with an average high of 38 °C (100 °F) and an average low of 28 °C (83 °F).
What is the coldest month in Thenali?
December is the coldest month, with an average high of 28 °C (83 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (68 °F).
When does it rain the most in Thenali?
October is the wettest month with about 203 mm (8.0 in) of precipitation; January is the driest with about 7 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Thenali?
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.