Tirupati climate
Tirupati (Andhra Pradesh, India) has a tropical savanna (dry winter) climate (Köppen Aw). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C82 °F, and about 988 mm39 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Tirupati climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2984 | 1763 | 2373 | 100.4 |
| Feb | 3391 | 1864 | 2578 | 50.2 |
| Mar | 3799 | 2170 | 2984 | 140.6 |
| Apr | 39103 | 2475 | 3289 | 291.1 |
| May | 38101 | 2679 | 3290 | 592.3 |
| Jun | 3596 | 2577 | 3086 | 682.7 |
| Jul | 3494 | 2476 | 2985 | 1034.1 |
| Aug | 3492 | 2475 | 2984 | 1154.5 |
| Sep | 3290 | 2374 | 2882 | 1325.2 |
| Oct | 3187 | 2272 | 2780 | 1957.7 |
| Nov | 2883 | 2068 | 2476 | 1867.3 |
| Dec | 2781 | 1865 | 2373 | 712.8 |
| Year | 39103 | 1763 | 2882 | 98839 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77% | 34% | 4.9 | 11:24 |
| Feb | 66% | 29% | 5.9 | 11:41 |
| Mar | 57% | 30% | 6.4 | 12:01 |
| Apr | 55% | 37% | 6.6 | 12:25 |
| May | 55% | 56% | 6.2 | 12:45 |
| Jun | 61% | 78% | 5.5 | 12:55 |
| Jul | 65% | 86% | 5.1 | 12:51 |
| Aug | 70% | 84% | 5.1 | 12:34 |
| Sep | 76% | 75% | 5.2 | 12:11 |
| Oct | 80% | 65% | 4.7 | 11:48 |
| Nov | 85% | 59% | 4.2 | 11:29 |
| Dec | 84% | 51% | 4.1 | 11:19 |
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 Tirupati is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 38 °C101 °F and a low of 26 °C79 °F. The coldest is December, when highs average 27 °C81 °F and lows 18 °C65 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 9.6 °C17.3 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 988 mm39 in. The wettest three-month stretch is September–November, which brings 52% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: January–March. The wettest month is October (195 mm7.7 in), the driest is February (5 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 55% in April to 85% in November. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 29%) are typical of February. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in October to 12 km/h (7 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 11.3 hours in December to 12.9 hours in June.
Best time to visit Tirupati
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are December and January: average highs of 27 °C81 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 10 mm0.4 in to 71 mm2.8 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is April, which is hot, with average highs of 39 °C103 °F.
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 Tirupati
- Wetter months (July–November) — highs 2883 to 34 °C94 °F, lows 2068 to 24 °C76 °F, about 146 mm5.8 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 39 °C103 °F, lows 1763 to 26 °C79 °F, about 37 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Tirupati compares
Compared with Vellore, about 86 km to the south, Tirupati is on average 0.5 °C1 °F warmer and receives 7% less precipitation (988 mm39 in vs 1,059 mm42 in). The difference is largest in May (0.8 °C1.5 °F warmer).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Tirupati is the 47th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 185th 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: Phan Rang-Tháp Chàm (Vietnam, Aw), Buôn Ma Thuột (Vietnam, Aw) and Phan Thiết (Vietnam, Aw).
Nearby places
- Chittoor 59 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,059 mm42 in
- Vellore 86 km · 27 °C81 °F · 1,059 mm42 in
- Kanchipuram 94 km · 28 °C82 °F · 1,253 mm49 in
- Madanapalle 100 km · 24 °C76 °F · 828 mm33 in
- Pallavaram 108 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,253 mm49 in
- Nellore 109 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,005 mm40 in
- Chennai 111 km · 28 °C83 °F · 1,253 mm49 in
- Kadapa 114 km · 28 °C83 °F · 754 mm30 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Tirupati?
May is the warmest month in Tirupati, with an average high of 38 °C (101 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (79 °F).
What is the coldest month in Tirupati?
December is the coldest month, with an average high of 27 °C (81 °F) and an average low of 18 °C (65 °F).
When does it rain the most in Tirupati?
October is the wettest month with about 195 mm (7.7 in) of precipitation; February is the driest with about 5 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Tirupati?
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.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 303 m, while Tirupati lies at about 156 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1 °C1.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.