Caution
Visakhapatnam in May
Andhra Pradesh, India
Vizag in May is a steam bath — avoid outdoor activities
Why May scores 2/5
Weather
Very hot and humid
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy — good highways. road condition: Excellent NH-16. public transport: Airport with daily flights to major cities. Railway junction.. from nearest city: Hyderabad 620km (8h by road, 1h flight), Chennai 800km. last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 5/5. ambulance: 108. police station: Multiple — tourist police active at beaches. nearest hospital: King George Hospital (government) & KIMS Hospital (private) — city center
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 4G/5G coverage
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) — Beaches safe for swimming, Submarine museum fascinating, Kailasagiri cable car, Good medical facilities, Many restaurants with kid menus, Flat terrain for strollers
Elevation
14m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗tourists
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak — perfect beach weather |
| February | 5/5 | February continues the golden window — Rushikonda at its calmest |
| March | 4/5 | March delivers the last comfortable beach days before summer… |
| April | 3/5 | The heat and humidity make outdoor exploration… |
| Mayviewing | 2/5 | Very hot and humid |
| June | 3/5 | The monsoon transforms the coastline — dramatic but not… |
| July | 2/5 | Heavy monsoon |
| August | 2/5 | Monsoon continues |
| September | 4/5 | Post-monsoon — green and pleasant |
| October | 5/5 | Peak — best overall month |
| November | 5/5 | November offers the clearest views from Kailasagiri — the city sparkles below |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — holiday season |
Practical Details
How to reach
Hyderabad 620km (8h by road, 1h flight), Chennai 800km. Roads: Excellent NH-16. Self-drive: Easy — good highways. Public transport: Airport with daily flights to major cities. Railway junction.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
14m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mid-range
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