Nellore, Andhra Pradesh Weather by Month and Climate Averages

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).

Nellore climate at a glance

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.

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.

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. The sun is out about 55% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 71% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 68% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 67% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 46% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 19% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 10% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 14% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 17% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 36% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 27% of daylight hours. 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. The sun is out about 41% of daylight hours. 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 sunshine about 71% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 10%. Over the year the sun shines about 39% of daylight hours. Nellore is cloudier than 71% of India.

Humidity peaks in November at 83% and is lowest in June at 58%.

Nellore has about 204 days a year above 32°C. Nellore is hotter than 96% of India.

Nellore weather records

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 on record brought 260 mm of rain, on October 28, 2005.

22 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

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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

MonthPrecipRain daysHumiditySunshineSea tempRecord highRecord low
January16 mm276%55%-3°36°17°
February3.3 mm170%71%-3°39°17°
March5.3 mm068%68%-2°42°19°
April17 mm167%67%-2°44°20°
May28 mm263%46%-1°48°22°
June57 mm558%19%-1°47°20°
July62 mm767%10%-2°41°21°
August97 mm965%14%-2°39°18°
September54 mm668%17%-2°41°20°
October198 mm873%36%-1°41°19°
November198 mm883%27%-2°38°15°
December80 mm481%41%-3°38°12°

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?

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 sunshine about 71% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

Source: NOAA GHCN-Daily station NELLORE (0 km away).

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Normals from NOAA GHCN-Daily station NELLORE.