Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh Weather by Month and Climate Averages

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).

Anantapur climate at a glance

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.

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.

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. The sun is out about 64% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 79% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 76% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 66% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 38% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 18% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 6% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 12% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 16% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 36% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 30% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 47% of daylight hours. 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 sunshine about 79% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 6%. Over the year the sun shines about 41% of daylight hours. Anantapur is cloudier than 69% of India.

Humidity peaks in July at 73% and is lowest in March at 34%.

Anantapur has about 210 days a year above 32°C. Anantapur is hotter than 98% of India.

Anantapur weather records

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 on record brought 330 mm of rain, 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

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineRecord highRecord low
January6.9 mm156%64%38°
February2.0 mm142%79%41°11°
March13 mm134%76%43°14°
April26 mm235%66%48°19°
May63 mm452%38%47°19°
June50 mm463%18%43°19°
July51 mm673%6%39°19°
August76 mm870%12%39°20°
September119 mm970%16%38°19°
October86 mm866%36%41°14°
November31 mm472%30%38°11°
December11 mm269%47%38°

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?

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 sunshine about 79% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station PBO ANANTAPUR (11 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station PBO ANANTAPUR.