The short answer
When to go to Annavaram
The best months are December to February, when days are warm but not harsh and rain is rare. November is pleasant but often busy in Karthika month, which is auspicious for the vratam. April and May are hot and humid, and the hill stones are punishing; September and October bring the heaviest rain and cyclone risk. Older travellers should choose a weekday morning in winter and go up by road.
Month by month
Annavaram weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 20°C | 8 mm | Mild and dry; the most comfortable month | |
| February | 31°C | 22°C | 9 mm | Warm days, dry; good for darshan | |
| March | 34°C | 24°C | 6 mm | Getting hot; go early | |
| April | 36°C | 26°C | 22 mm | Hot and humid; stone steps are very hot | |
| May | 38°C | 28°C | 53 mm | Peak heat; queues are tiring | |
| June | 36°C | 27°C | 128 mm | Monsoon onset; humid | |
| July | 33°C | 26°C | 178 mm | Wet and humid, but fewer crowds | |
| August | 32°C | 26°C | 156 mm | Wet; plan around showers | |
| September | 33°C | 26°C | 202 mm | Heavy rain spells; Navaratri crowds | |
| October | 32°C | 25°C | 248 mm | Wettest month; cyclone risk | |
| November | 31°C | 23°C | 104 mm | Cooling down; Karthika crowds possible | |
| December | 30°C | 20°C | 13 mm | Cool and dry; very comfortable |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Annavaram seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and December
- January: Mild and dry; the most comfortable month
- February: Warm days, dry; good for darshan
- December: Cool and dry; very comfortable
Good, with small trade-offs: March and November
- March: Getting hot; go early
- November: Cooling down; Karthika crowds possible
Possible, with planning: June, July, August and September
- June: Monsoon onset; humid
- July: Wet and humid, but fewer crowds
- August: Wet; plan around showers
- September: Heavy rain spells; Navaratri crowds
Best avoided with parents or children: April, May and October
- April: Hot and humid; stone steps are very hot
- May: Peak heat; queues are tiring
- October: Wettest month; cyclone risk
Useful answers
Best time to visit Annavaram: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Annavaram?
January, February and December are the best months to visit Annavaram, with March and November also good. The best months are December to February, when days are warm but not harsh and rain is rare. November is pleasant but often busy in Karthika month, which is auspicious for the vratam. April and May are hot and humid, and the hill stones are punishing; September and October bring the heaviest rain and cyclone risk. Older travellers should choose a weekday morning in winter and go up by road.
Which months should I avoid in Annavaram with elderly parents?
April, May and October are the months to avoid with older travellers. Hot and humid; stone steps are very hot Peak heat; queues are tiring
When does it rain most in Annavaram?
October is the wettest month, with about 248 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is May, with average highs around 38°C.