The short answer
When to go to Puttaparthi
The most comfortable window is November to February, when days are warm rather than hot and nights are cool. March to May is very hot, with highs close to 40 degrees, which makes long queues and outdoor sights tiring. June to October is cooler but wetter, with September the wettest month on the nearby Anantapur record. The ashram is busy around the November birthday period and online room booking closes then, so December to February is the sweet spot for older travellers who want mild weather and easier bookings.
Month by month
Puttaparthi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C | 17°C | 3 mm | Cool nights, mild days; ideal for sessions and day trips | |
| February | 35°C | 19°C | 1 mm | Dry and warming; mornings still pleasant | |
| March | 38°C | 23°C | 5 mm | Hot and dry; outdoor sights are tiring | |
| April | 40°C | 26°C | 32 mm | Hottest stretch begins; keep to early mornings | |
| May | 39°C | 26°C | 64 mm | Very hot, pre-monsoon showers | |
| June | 36°C | 25°C | 69 mm | Slightly cooler; showers start | |
| July | 34°C | 24°C | 69 mm | Warm and humid; manageable with a midday rest | |
| August | 33°C | 24°C | 110 mm | Wetter; day trips can be interrupted | |
| September | 33°C | 23°C | 139 mm | The wettest month on this record | |
| October | 32°C | 22°C | 113 mm | Rain tails off; heat eases | |
| November | 31°C | 20°C | 50 mm | Pleasant; ashram is busy around the birthday period | |
| December | 30°C | 17°C | 8 mm | Cool, dry and comfortable; book early |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Puttaparthi seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, February and December
- January: Cool nights, mild days; ideal for sessions and day trips
- February: Dry and warming; mornings still pleasant
- December: Cool, dry and comfortable; book early
Good, with small trade-offs: November
- November: Pleasant; ashram is busy around the birthday period
Possible, with planning: June, July, August, September and October
- June: Slightly cooler; showers start
- July: Warm and humid; manageable with a midday rest
- August: Wetter; day trips can be interrupted
- September: The wettest month on this record
- October: Rain tails off; heat eases
Best avoided with parents or children: March, April and May
- March: Hot and dry; outdoor sights are tiring
- April: Hottest stretch begins; keep to early mornings
- May: Very hot, pre-monsoon showers
Useful answers
Best time to visit Puttaparthi: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Puttaparthi?
January, February and December are the best months to visit Puttaparthi, with November also good. The most comfortable window is November to February, when days are warm rather than hot and nights are cool. March to May is very hot, with highs close to 40 degrees, which makes long queues and outdoor sights tiring. June to October is cooler but wetter, with September the wettest month on the nearby Anantapur record. The ashram is busy around the November birthday period and online room booking closes then, so December to February is the sweet spot for older travellers who want mild weather and easier bookings.
Which months should I avoid in Puttaparthi with elderly parents?
March, April and May are the months to avoid with older travellers. Hot and dry; outdoor sights are tiring Hottest stretch begins; keep to early mornings
When does it rain most in Puttaparthi?
September is the wettest month, with about 139 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 40°C.