History:
Visakhapatnam history goes back to the sixth century BC. Its name can be found in Hindu and Buddhist texts that date back to ancient times. Vizag, as Visakhapatnam is often referred to, has been mentioned by Panini and Katyayana in their writings of the fourth century BC. The city was also a part of the Kalinga kingdom, which was later conquered by the great Emperor, Ashoka.
The city of Visakhapatnam has been named after Visakha, the god of valor and war. Visakha is the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati and is also the ruler of Mars. According to local legend, the city was named Visakhapatnam by an Andhra king between the 9th and 11th century. It is said that the king stopped for a rest in this place on his way to Varanasi, or Benaras. He was so captivated by the beauty of this place that he decided to build a temple in honor of his family deity Visakha. However, according to archaeological records, Vizag was built between the 11th and 12th century by Kulottunga of the Cholas.
According to history of Visakhapatnam, the city has been ruled by a number of dynasties over the years. Some of the dynasties which had ruled over Visakhapatnam are the Kalingas, the Chankyas, the Rajahmundry Reddy kings, the Cholas and the Golkonda Nawabs. During the 15th and 16th centuries, Vizag was under the rule of the Mughals. As Visakhapatnam is located on the shores of Bay of Bengal, it was an important center of trading. Dutch, French and other European merchants used the port for trading in ivory, tobacco, muslin and other products. Towards the end of the 18th century, Visakhapatnam came under the control of the French.
Since India gained independence in 1947, Visakhapatnam has become one of the leading ports of the country. Vizag is also the seat of the Eastern Naval Command of the Indian Navy.

Weather:
Visakhapatnam weather is characterized by warm summers and moderate winters. As Vizag is a coastal city, the weather remains almost same throughout the year. However, humidity during the summer months is very high.
During summer, which stretches between February to May, temperatures are on the higher side. May is the hottest month of the year with temperatures reaching as high as 43º Celsius. Over the years, the maximum temperature has been increasing sharply. December and January are the coldest months of the year. During these months the average temperature hovers around 30º Celsius. Therefore, winter is the ideal time to visit the city of Visakhapatnam, because the winter months are the most pleasant ones.
Visakhapatnam receives a generous amount of rainfall during the monsoon season. Vizag is influenced by the north-east monsoon. The period from September to November a number of depressions and storms, which originate in the Bay of Bengal overrun the city. As a result, Vizag is lashed by gales and heavy rains during this time. Annually, Visakhapatnam receives around 95 cm of rainfall. According to Thornthwaite’s classification, the coastal city of Visakhapatnam falls under the semi-arid category.