Unlike many other parts of India that rely primarily on the Southwest Monsoon, Andhra Pradesh has a unique "double monsoon" pattern.

The rainy season in Andhra Pradesh is a critical lifeline for the state’s economy, agriculture, and water resources. Since Andhra Pradesh lies on the southeastern coast of India, its climate is heavily influenced by both the Southwest Monsoon and the Northeast Monsoon.

Receive heavy tropical rains, with annual totals often ranging between 40 to 47 inches.

The rainfall pattern varies significantly across the state’s three main geographical regions: