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Nellore, Andhra Pradesh Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
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What is the weather like in Nellore, Andhra Pradesh?
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh gets 817 mm of precipitation a year over about 51 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 41°C) and January the coldest (average low 21°C).
Tropical savanna climate
Nellore, Andhra Pradesh has hot summers and hot winters. Daytime highs range from about 30°C in December to 40°C in May. November is usually the wettest month.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 22° | 31° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 27° | 38° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 28° | 37° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 25° | 33° |
How much rain does Nellore get?
Nellore gets 817 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 51 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 66% of India.
October is the wettest month, with 198 mm. February is the driest, with 3 mm. August has the most rainy days, about 9.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 20 days, to September 23, 2026.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Nellore got no rain, against a normal of 817 mm for those months.
Nellore weather by month
Nellore weather in January
In January, Nellore averages a high of 31°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 16 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 36°C (2017) and the record low is 17°C (1992).
Nellore weather in February
In February, Nellore averages a high of 33°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 71% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 39°C (1993) and the record low is 17°C (1989).
Nellore weather in March
In March, Nellore averages a high of 36°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 5 mm of precipitation over about 0 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 68% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 42°C (2001) and the record low is 19°C (2000).
Nellore weather in April
In April, Nellore averages a high of 38°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 17 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 67% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 44°C (2016) and the record low is 20°C (1990).
Nellore weather in May
In May, Nellore averages a high of 41°C and a low of 28°C. It gets 28 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 46% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 48°C (2008) and the record low is 22°C (1987).
Nellore weather in June
In June, Nellore averages a high of 38°C and a low of 28°C. It gets 57 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 19% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 47°C (1986) and the record low is 20°C (1995).
Nellore weather in July
In July, Nellore averages a high of 36°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 62 mm of precipitation over about 7 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 10% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 41°C (2014) and the record low is 21°C (1992).
Nellore weather in August
In August, Nellore averages a high of 36°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 97 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 14% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 39°C (1987) and the record low is 18°C (2012).
Nellore weather in September
In September, Nellore averages a high of 35°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 54 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 17% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 41°C (2004) and the record low is 20°C (1975).
Nellore weather in October
In October, Nellore averages a high of 33°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 198 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 (2024) and the record low is 19°C (1986).
Nellore weather in November
In November, Nellore averages a high of 31°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 198 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 27% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 38°C (2010) and the record low is 15°C (1973).
Nellore weather in December
In December, Nellore averages a high of 29°C and a low of 22°C. It gets 80 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 41% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 38°C (1977) and the record low is 12°C (2001).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Nellore
February is the sunniest month in Nellore, with estimated sunshine of 71% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 10%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 39% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Nellore is cloudier than 71% of India.
Humidity peaks in November at 83% and is lowest in June at 58%.
Nellore has about 205 days a year above 32°C. Nellore is hotter than 96% of India.
Nellore weather records
These records cover NELLORE during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Nellore station is 48°C, on May 21, 2008. The coldest is 12°C, on December 10, 2001.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 260 mm of precipitation, on October 28, 2005.
22 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit Nellore
Winter (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 31°C and lows near 22°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 38°C and lows near 26°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 37°C and lows near 28°C.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 25°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21° | 31° | 16 mm | 2 | 76% | 55% | 36° | 17° |
| February | 22° | 33° | 3.3 mm | 1 | 70% | 71% | 39° | 17° |
| March | 24° | 36° | 5.3 mm | 0 | 68% | 68% | 42° | 19° |
| April | 27° | 38° | 17 mm | 1 | 67% | 67% | 44° | 20° |
| May | 28° | 41° | 28 mm | 2 | 63% | 46% | 48° | 22° |
| June | 28° | 38° | 57 mm | 5 | 58% | 19% | 47° | 20° |
| July | 27° | 36° | 62 mm | 7 | 67% | 10% | 41° | 21° |
| August | 27° | 36° | 97 mm | 9 | 65% | 14% | 39° | 18° |
| September | 27° | 35° | 54 mm | 6 | 68% | 17% | 41° | 20° |
| October | 26° | 33° | 198 mm | 8 | 73% | 36% | 41° | 19° |
| November | 23° | 31° | 198 mm | 8 | 83% | 27% | 38° | 15° |
| December | 22° | 29° | 80 mm | 4 | 81% | 41% | 38° | 12° |
Station: NELLORE, 0 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.
Nellore climate questions
How much rain does Nellore get?
Nellore gets 817 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 51 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Nellore?
October is the wettest month in Nellore, with 198 mm. February is the driest, with 3 mm.
How many rainy days does Nellore have a year?
Nellore has about 51 days with measurable rain in an average year. August has the most, about 9.
What is the hottest month in Nellore?
May is the warmest month in Nellore, with an average high of 41°C.
What is the coldest month in Nellore?
January is the coldest month in Nellore, with an average low of 21°C.
What is the record high temperature in Nellore?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Nellore station is 48°C, set on May 21, 2008. The record low is 12°C, on December 10, 2001.
What is the sunniest month in Nellore?
February is the sunniest month in Nellore, with estimated sunshine of 71% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.