The short answer
When to go to Rayadurgam
November to February is the best window, when Anantapur's normal daytime highs sit between about 30 and 35 degrees and rainfall is minimal, which suits a fort climb. March brings rising heat, and April and May are very hard going, with highs around 39 to 40 degrees. The monsoon months of August to October have most of the rain, which makes rock surfaces slippery. Older travellers should plan hill visits for the first hours after sunrise.
Month by month
Rayadurgam weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C | 17°C | 3 mm | Dry and comfortable; cool mornings. | |
| February | 35°C | 19°C | 1 mm | Warming up but still dry; climb early. | |
| March | 38°C | 23°C | 5 mm | Hot afternoons; keep to sunrise visits. | |
| April | 40°C | 26°C | 32 mm | Very hot; the hill is exposed. | |
| May | 39°C | 26°C | 64 mm | Hot and humid with pre-monsoon showers. | |
| June | 36°C | 25°C | 69 mm | Still warm; some showers. | |
| July | 34°C | 24°C | 69 mm | Warm; passing showers. | |
| August | 33°C | 24°C | 110 mm | Wet spells; rock is slippery. | |
| September | 33°C | 23°C | 139 mm | Wettest month; plan around rain. | |
| October | 32°C | 22°C | 113 mm | Rain easing; greener countryside. | |
| November | 31°C | 20°C | 50 mm | Cooler and mostly dry. | |
| December | 30°C | 17°C | 9 mm | Dry, mild days and cool nights. |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Rayadurgam seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, November and December
- January: Dry and comfortable; cool mornings.
- November: Cooler and mostly dry.
- December: Dry, mild days and cool nights.
Good, with small trade-offs: February and October
- February: Warming up but still dry; climb early.
- October: Rain easing; greener countryside.
Possible, with planning: March, June, July, August and September
- March: Hot afternoons; keep to sunrise visits.
- June: Still warm; some showers.
- July: Warm; passing showers.
- August: Wet spells; rock is slippery.
- September: Wettest month; plan around rain.
Best avoided with parents or children: April and May
- April: Very hot; the hill is exposed.
- May: Hot and humid with pre-monsoon showers.
Useful answers
Best time to visit Rayadurgam: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Rayadurgam?
January, November and December are the best months to visit Rayadurgam, with February and October also good. November to February is the best window, when Anantapur's normal daytime highs sit between about 30 and 35 degrees and rainfall is minimal, which suits a fort climb. March brings rising heat, and April and May are very hard going, with highs around 39 to 40 degrees. The monsoon months of August to October have most of the rain, which makes rock surfaces slippery. Older travellers should plan hill visits for the first hours after sunrise.
Which months should I avoid in Rayadurgam with elderly parents?
April and May are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot; the hill is exposed. Hot and humid with pre-monsoon showers.
When does it rain most in Rayadurgam?
September is the wettest month, with about 139 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 40°C.