Hyperlocal rainfall totals + real-time NOAA forecasts
Accurate weather without the clutter
Rāichūr, Karnataka Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Rāichūr, Karnataka?
Rāichūr, Karnataka gets 552 mm of precipitation a year over about 49 rainy days. April is the warmest month (average high 41°C) and December the coldest (average low 18°C).
Semi-arid climate
Rāichūr, Karnataka has hot summers and hot winters. Daytime highs range from about 31°C in December to 41°C in May. August is usually the wettest month.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 19° | 33° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 26° | 40° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 25° | 34° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 22° | 33° |
How much rain does Rāichūr get?
Rāichūr gets 552 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 49 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 75% of India.
August is the wettest month, with 118 mm. December is the driest, with 2 mm. August has the most rainy days, about 11.
The longest dry spell in the last five years lasted 27 days, to September 21, 2026.
From October 2025 to September 2026 Rāichūr got no rain, against a normal of 552 mm for those months.
Rāichūr weather by month
Rāichūr weather in January
In January, Rāichūr averages a high of 32°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 71% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 37°C (2000) and the record low is 11°C (1977).
Rāichūr weather in February
In February, Rāichūr averages a high of 35°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 3 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 82% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 40°C (2009) and the record low is 12°C (1986).
Rāichūr weather in March
In March, Rāichūr averages a high of 38°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 12 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 81% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 43°C (1996) and the record low is 16°C (1977).
Rāichūr weather in April
In April, Rāichūr averages a high of 41°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 14 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 70% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 45°C (2016) and the record low is 18°C (2004).
Rāichūr weather in May
In May, Rāichūr averages a high of 41°C and a low of 28°C. It gets 44 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 48% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 47°C (1980) and the record low is 20°C (2002).
Rāichūr weather in June
In June, Rāichūr averages a high of 37°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 71 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 20% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 46°C (1998) and the record low is 18°C (1999).
Rāichūr weather in July
In July, Rāichūr averages a high of 34°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 88 mm of precipitation over about 9 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 6% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 40°C (2014) and the record low is 21°C (1987).
Rāichūr weather in August
In August, Rāichūr averages a high of 33°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 118 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 11% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 39°C (1994) and the record low is 19°C (1977).
Rāichūr weather in September
In September, Rāichūr averages a high of 33°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 93 mm of precipitation over about 8 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 14% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 39°C (1987) and the record low is 18°C (1989).
Rāichūr weather in October
In October, Rāichūr averages a high of 33°C and a low of 23°C. It gets 82 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 38°C (2002) and the record low is 17°C (1985).
Rāichūr weather in November
In November, Rāichūr averages a high of 32°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 42% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 39°C (1987) and the record low is 9°C (1984).
Rāichūr weather in December
In December, Rāichūr averages a high of 31°C and a low of 18°C. It gets 2 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 55% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 39°C (1988) and the record low is 11°C (1986).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Rāichūr
February is the sunniest month in Rāichūr, with estimated sunshine of 82% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 6%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 45% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Rāichūr is cloudier than 59% of India.
Humidity peaks in September at 77% and is lowest in April at 41%.
Rāichūr has about 219 days a year above 32°C. Rāichūr is hotter than 99% of India.
Rāichūr weather records
These records cover KURNOOL during 1970–2026. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Rāichūr station is 47°C, on May 17, 1980. The coldest is 9°C, on November 19, 1984.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 251 mm of precipitation, on August 28, 1994.
23 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit Rāichūr
Winter (December–February) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 19°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 40°C and lows near 26°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 35°C and lows near 25°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 33°C and lows near 22°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18° | 32° | 8.4 mm | 1 | 58% | 71% | 37° | 11° |
| February | 21° | 35° | 2.8 mm | 1 | 50% | 82% | 40° | 12° |
| March | 24° | 38° | 12 mm | 1 | 44% | 81% | 43° | 16° |
| April | 27° | 41° | 14 mm | 2 | 41% | 70% | 45° | 18° |
| May | 28° | 41° | 44 mm | 3 | 50% | 48% | 47° | 20° |
| June | 26° | 37° | 71 mm | 6 | 64% | 20% | 46° | 18° |
| July | 24° | 34° | 88 mm | 9 | 76% | 6% | 40° | 21° |
| August | 24° | 33° | 118 mm | 11 | 75% | 11% | 39° | 19° |
| September | 24° | 33° | 93 mm | 8 | 77% | 14% | 39° | 18° |
| October | 23° | 33° | 82 mm | 5 | 70% | 42% | 38° | 17° |
| November | 21° | 32° | 15 mm | 3 | 67% | 42% | 39° | 9° |
| December | 18° | 31° | 2.3 mm | 1 | 64% | 55% | 39° | 11° |
Station: KURNOOL, 88 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.
Rāichūr climate questions
How much rain does Rāichūr get?
Rāichūr gets 552 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 49 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Rāichūr?
August is the wettest month in Rāichūr, with 118 mm. December is the driest, with 2 mm.
How many rainy days does Rāichūr have a year?
Rāichūr has about 49 days with measurable rain in an average year. August has the most, about 11.
What is the hottest month in Rāichūr?
April is the warmest month in Rāichūr, with an average high of 41°C.
What is the coldest month in Rāichūr?
December is the coldest month in Rāichūr, with an average low of 18°C.
What is the record high temperature in Rāichūr?
Within the available 1970–2026 station history, the record high at the Rāichūr station is 47°C, set on May 17, 1980. The record low is 9°C, on November 19, 1984.
What is the sunniest month in Rāichūr?
February is the sunniest month in Rāichūr, with estimated sunshine of 82% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.