Hyderabad, India Climate & Monthly Averages

India 🇮🇳 · tropical wet-and-dry climate
Annual avg
78°
Hottest month
May
Coldest month
January
Rainy days / yr
108
Sunshine
9.7 h/day
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The climate of Hyderabad

Hyderabad's year is organised around rain rather than temperature. 64% of its 35.0 inches (888 mm) annual total arrives in the July to September window, while February averages 2 mm (0.1 in). Temperatures move far less: 99°F (37°C) at the year's warmest against 83°F (28°C) at its coolest.

Climate quick facts

  • Hottest month: May - highs near 99°F (37°C)
  • Coldest month: January - highs near 83°F (28°C)
  • Decade extremes (2015-2024): 107°F (42°C) high · 52°F (11°C) low
  • Wettest month: July (21 rainy days) · Sunniest: April (11.6 h sun/day)
  • Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry
  • Annual swing: 9°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 10°C
  • Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 5
  • Average humidity: 63%

Temperatures through the year

January is the coolest month, with highs of 83°F (28°C) and lows near 62°F (16°C). Warmth peaks in May: highs of 99°F (37°C), lows of 78°F (26°C). Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 107°F (42°C) and the lowest daily minimum 52°F (11°C). Relative humidity averages 63% across the year, drier than about 82% of the cities we track.

Rain, sun and snow

6 months average under 20 mm of rain, the longest unbroken stretch running November through April. Rainfall is strongly seasonal: 64% of the annual total falls in the July to September window, leaving February at 2 mm (0.1 in). Average highs hold at or above 30°C for 5 months of the year, February through June being the unbroken run.

How Hyderabad compares

  • 64% of the year's precipitation falls in its wettest three months - more seasonal than 94% of the 3496 cities we track.

Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.

Monthly climate table

Monthly averages for Hyderabad based on 2015–2024 weather data.
MonthHighLow Rain daysPrecipitation SunshineHumidity
January 83° 62° 1 0.2 in 10.1 h/day 60%
February 88° 64° 0 0.1 in 11.0 h/day 49%
March 94° 70° 1 0.4 in 11.4 h/day 45%
April 98° 75° 4 0.7 in 11.6 h/day 45%
May 99° 78° 6 1.1 in 11.4 h/day 48%
June 90° 76° 18 5.6 in 8.4 h/day 68%
July 84° 74° 21 8.6 in 6.4 h/day 78%
August 84° 73° 18 6.6 in 7.7 h/day 79%
September 84° 72° 20 7.2 in 7.9 h/day 81%
October 86° 70° 13 3.3 in 9.8 h/day 73%
November 85° 66° 4 0.7 in 10.1 h/day 64%
December 83° 63° 2 0.3 in 10.0 h/day 64%

Hyderabad month by month

Hyderabad weather in January

January brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 62°F (16°C), about 1 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in Hyderabad.

Hyderabad weather in February

February brings highs around 88°F (31°C), lows near 64°F (18°C), about 0 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in Hyderabad.

Hyderabad weather in March

March brings highs around 94°F (34°C), lows near 70°F (21°C), about 1 wet days.

Hyderabad weather in April

April brings highs around 98°F (36°C), lows near 75°F (24°C), about 4 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in Hyderabad.

Hyderabad weather in May

May brings highs around 99°F (37°C), lows near 78°F (26°C), about 6 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in Hyderabad.

Hyderabad weather in June

June brings highs around 90°F (32°C), lows near 76°F (24°C), about 18 wet days.

Hyderabad weather in July

July brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 74°F (23°C), about 21 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in Hyderabad.

Hyderabad weather in August

August brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 73°F (23°C), about 18 wet days.

Hyderabad weather in September

September brings highs around 84°F (29°C), lows near 72°F (22°C), about 20 wet days.

Hyderabad weather in October

October brings highs around 86°F (30°C), lows near 70°F (21°C), about 13 wet days.

Hyderabad weather in November

November brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 66°F (19°C), about 4 wet days.

Hyderabad weather in December

December brings highs around 83°F (28°C), lows near 63°F (17°C), about 2 wet days.

Seasons in Hyderabad

March through May

Through March through May, Hyderabad brings serious heat: 97°F (36°C) by day, 74°F (24°C) after dark, and rain comes on about 10 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 11.5 hours of sun a day.

June through August

Through June through August, Hyderabad sits firmly in the heat: 86°F (30°C) by day, 74°F (24°C) after dark, and rain falls on around 57 of the 90 days.

September through November

September through November sits firmly in the heat here - highs near 85°F (29°C), nights near 69°F (21°C), and rain falls on around 37 of the 90 days.

December through February

December through February is hot here - highs near 85°F (29°C), nights near 63°F (17°C), and precipitation is sparse, near 17 mm (0.7 in) for the season. Daylight is generous - around 10.4 hours of sun a day.

Climate questions, answered

How much sun does Hyderabad get?
9.7 hours a day averaged over the year, peaking in April at 11.6 hours.
How long does summer last in Hyderabad?
Average highs hold at 30°C or above for 5 months of the year. Outside that, January pulls back to 83°F (28°C).
What should I wear in Hyderabad?
It depends on the month: May runs to 99°F (37°C) while January holds at 83°F (28°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.
How warm is Hyderabad on average?
78°F (26°C) across all twelve months - about 88°F (31°C) by day and 70°F (21°C) after dark.
How hot does Hyderabad get in summer?
May averages 99°F (37°C). That is serious heat, and the decade record for this location is 107°F (42°C).
Is Hyderabad cold in winter?
January nights average 62°F (16°C). Cold never really arrives.

Best time to visit Hyderabad

Aim for November to February if you get the choice: the rains have stopped and the heat has not yet peaked, and highs average 85°F (29°C) against roughly 2 wet days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in November.

Pack for Hyderabad with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection and a compact umbrella or rain shell. May nights average 78°F (26°C), so evenings rarely match the afternoons.

Hyderabad temperature records (2015-2024)

Highest recorded
107°
in May
Lowest recorded
52°
in January
Annual precipitation
35.0"
Snowy days / yr
0

Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.