Hyderabad, India Climate & Monthly Averages
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
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
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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)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.