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Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh Weather by Month and Climate Averages
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What is the weather like in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh?
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh gets 533 mm of precipitation a year over about 50 rainy days. April is the warmest month (average high 40°C) and January the coldest (average low 17°C).
Semi-arid climate
Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh has hot summers and hot winters. Daytime highs range from about 30°C in December to 40°C in April. September is usually the wettest month.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 18° | 32° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 24° | 39° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 24° | 34° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 22° | 32° |
How much rain does Anantapur get?
Anantapur gets 533 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 50 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 72% of India.
September is the wettest month, with 119 mm. February is the driest, with 2 mm. September has the most rainy days, about 9.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 32 days, to September 24, 2026.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Anantapur got no rain, against a normal of 533 mm for those months.
Anantapur weather by month
Anantapur weather in January
In January, Anantapur averages a high of 32°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 7 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 64% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 38°C (1976) and the record low is 9°C (2011).
Anantapur weather in February
In February, Anantapur averages a high of 35°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 79% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 41°C (2016) and the record low is 11°C (2011).
Anantapur weather in March
In March, Anantapur averages a high of 38°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 13 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 76% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 43°C (2016) and the record low is 14°C (2022).
Anantapur weather in April
In April, Anantapur averages a high of 40°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 26 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 48°C (1975) and the record low is 19°C (1999).
Anantapur weather in May
In May, Anantapur averages a high of 39°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 63 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 38% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 47°C (1980) and the record low is 19°C (2009).
Anantapur weather in June
In June, Anantapur averages a high of 36°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 50 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 18% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 43°C (1998) and the record low is 19°C (2005).
Anantapur weather in July
In July, Anantapur averages a high of 34°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 51 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 6% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 39°C (2014) and the record low is 19°C (2008).
Anantapur weather in August
In August, Anantapur averages a high of 33°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 76 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 12% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 39°C (2015) and the record low is 20°C (2008).
Anantapur weather in September
In September, Anantapur averages a high of 33°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 119 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 16% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 38°C (2023) and the record low is 19°C (2008).
Anantapur weather in October
In October, Anantapur averages a high of 33°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 86 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 36% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 41°C (1992) and the record low is 14°C (2008).
Anantapur weather in November
In November, Anantapur averages a high of 31°C and a low of 20°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 30% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 38°C (1992) and the record low is 11°C (1987).
Anantapur weather in December
In December, Anantapur averages a high of 31°C and a low of 17°C. It gets 11 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 47% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 38°C (1975) and the record low is 9°C (2010).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Anantapur
February is the sunniest month in Anantapur, with estimated sunshine of 79% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 6%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 41% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Anantapur is cloudier than 69% of India.
Humidity peaks in July at 73% and is lowest in March at 34%.
Anantapur has about 211 days a year above 32°C. Anantapur is hotter than 98% of India.
Anantapur weather records
These records cover PBO ANANTAPUR during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Anantapur station is 48°C, on April 25, 1975. The coldest is 9°C, on January 12, 2011.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 330 mm of precipitation, on September 21, 1980.
24 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
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Winter (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 18°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 39°C and lows near 25°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 24°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 22°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 17° | 32° | 6.9 mm | 1 | 56% | 64% | 38° | 9° |
| February | 19° | 35° | 2.0 mm | 1 | 42% | 79% | 41° | 11° |
| March | 22° | 38° | 13 mm | 1 | 34% | 76% | 43° | 14° |
| April | 26° | 40° | 26 mm | 2 | 35% | 66% | 48° | 19° |
| May | 26° | 39° | 63 mm | 4 | 52% | 38% | 47° | 19° |
| June | 25° | 36° | 50 mm | 4 | 63% | 18% | 43° | 19° |
| July | 24° | 34° | 51 mm | 6 | 73% | 6% | 39° | 19° |
| August | 24° | 33° | 76 mm | 8 | 70% | 12% | 39° | 20° |
| September | 23° | 33° | 119 mm | 9 | 70% | 16% | 38° | 19° |
| October | 22° | 33° | 86 mm | 8 | 66% | 36% | 41° | 14° |
| November | 20° | 31° | 31 mm | 4 | 72% | 30% | 38° | 11° |
| December | 17° | 31° | 11 mm | 2 | 69% | 47% | 38° | 9° |
Station: PBO ANANTAPUR, 11 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2026; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Anantapur climate questions
How much rain does Anantapur get?
Anantapur gets 533 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 50 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Anantapur?
September is the wettest month in Anantapur, with 119 mm. February is the driest, with 2 mm.
How many rainy days does Anantapur have a year?
Anantapur has about 50 days with measurable rain in an average year. September has the most, about 9.
What is the hottest month in Anantapur?
April is the warmest month in Anantapur, with an average high of 40°C.
What is the coldest month in Anantapur?
January is the coldest month in Anantapur, with an average low of 17°C.
What is the record high temperature in Anantapur?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Anantapur station is 48°C, set on April 25, 1975. The record low is 9°C, on January 12, 2011.
What is the sunniest month in Anantapur?
February is the sunniest month in Anantapur, with estimated sunshine of 79% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.