The short answer
When to go to Siddhavatam
November to February is the best window, when Kadapa's daytime highs run from about 30 to 35 degrees and rain is minimal. March brings rising heat, and April and May are very hot at around 40 degrees, which makes the exposed fort hard going. Heavy rain from August to October can flood the Pennar and make roads and the riverbank unsafe. Older travellers should plan fort visits for the first hours after sunrise.
Month by month
Siddhavatam weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°C | 19°C | 1 mm | Dry, warm days and cool mornings. | |
| February | 35°C | 20°C | 0 mm | Warming up but dry; go early. | |
| March | 39°C | 24°C | 7 mm | Hot afternoons; visit at dawn. | |
| April | 41°C | 27°C | 16 mm | Very hot; the fort is exposed. | |
| May | 41°C | 28°C | 48 mm | Hot with pre-monsoon showers. | |
| June | 37°C | 27°C | 79 mm | Still hot; some rain. | |
| July | 35°C | 25°C | 110 mm | Warm and wetter; check river level. | |
| August | 34°C | 25°C | 115 mm | Wet; the Pennar can rise. | |
| September | 33°C | 25°C | 153 mm | Wettest period; flood risk. | |
| October | 32°C | 24°C | 147 mm | Heavy rain still possible. | |
| November | 31°C | 21°C | 64 mm | Cooler and mostly dry. | |
| December | 31°C | 19°C | 19 mm | Dry, mild and pleasant. |
Temperatures and rainfall are long-term monthly averages. Check the forecast a few days before you travel.
Seasons at a glance
Siddhavatam seasons for families and seniors
The easiest months: January, November and December
- January: Dry, warm days and cool mornings.
- November: Cooler and mostly dry.
- December: Dry, mild and pleasant.
Good, with small trade-offs: February
- February: Warming up but dry; go early.
Possible, with planning: March, June, July, August and October
- March: Hot afternoons; visit at dawn.
- June: Still hot; some rain.
- July: Warm and wetter; check river level.
- August: Wet; the Pennar can rise.
- October: Heavy rain still possible.
Best avoided with parents or children: April, May and September
- April: Very hot; the fort is exposed.
- May: Hot with pre-monsoon showers.
- September: Wettest period; flood risk.
Useful answers
Best time to visit Siddhavatam: FAQs
What is the best month to visit Siddhavatam?
January, November and December are the best months to visit Siddhavatam, with February also good. November to February is the best window, when Kadapa's daytime highs run from about 30 to 35 degrees and rain is minimal. March brings rising heat, and April and May are very hot at around 40 degrees, which makes the exposed fort hard going. Heavy rain from August to October can flood the Pennar and make roads and the riverbank unsafe. Older travellers should plan fort visits for the first hours after sunrise.
Which months should I avoid in Siddhavatam with elderly parents?
April, May and September are the months to avoid with older travellers. Very hot; the fort is exposed. Hot with pre-monsoon showers.
When does it rain most in Siddhavatam?
September is the wettest month, with about 153 mm of rain on average. The hottest month is April, with average highs around 41°C.