Climate - Hyderabad (Telangana)

The climate of Hyderabad is tropical, with a rainy season from June to October, due to the monsoon, and a dry season from November to May.
The city is located in south-central India, at 17 degrees north latitude and 550 meters (1,800 feet) above sea level. Hyderabad is the capital of the state of Telangana (born in 2014), and will also remain the capital of the state of Andhra Pradesh until the new capital under construction, Amaravati, is inaugurated.
Due to the distance from the sea, the rains are not abundant, moreover, the dry season is long, so the landscape is semi-arid. Before the monsoon the temperature rises, and in April and May, on the hottest days, it can reach 45 °C (113 °F).
On the other hand, owing to the altitude, nights can be cool from November to February. The temperature dropped to 8.3 °C (46.9 °F) in January 2011 and to 8.7 °C (47.7 °F) in December 2005.



Hyderabad is in the path of tropical cyclones. Typically, cyclones occur from April to December, with two intensity peaks before and after the monsoon (from late April to early June and in October-November). Since we are far from the coast, the city is not hit by cyclones at full strength, however, they can bring heavy rainfall, which can lead to flooding, as happened in October 2020.

Best Time

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The best time to visit Hyderabad is from November to January, being the least hot within the dry season. By February, the temperature begins to rise, and in some years it can get very hot already in this month.

Hyderabad - Climate data

In Hyderabad, the average temperature of the coldest month (December) is of 22.2 °C (72.0 °F), that of the warmest month (May) is of 33.2 °C (91.7 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
In Hyderabad, precipitation amounts to 855 millimeters (33.7 inches) per year: so, it is at an intermediate level. It ranges from 5 mm (0.2 in) in the driest month (December) to 205 mm (8.1 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
In Hyderabad, there are on average around 2700 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Hyderabad - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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In January, the weather in Hyderabad is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.8 °C (73 °F), with a minimum of 15.6 °C (60 °F) and a maximum of 30 °C (86 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 33.5 °C (92.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 54%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In February, the weather in Hyderabad is usually warm to hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 25.4 °C (78 °F), with a minimum of 18 °C (64.3 °F) and a maximum of 32.8 °C (91 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 14 °C (57 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 9 mm (0.4 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 82% of the time.
The average humidity is 46%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In March, the weather in Hyderabad is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 28.9 °C (84 °F), with a minimum of 21.3 °C (70.4 °F) and a maximum of 36.4 °C (97.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In April, the weather in Hyderabad is usually very hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.5 °C (89 °F), with a minimum of 24.4 °C (75.8 °F) and a maximum of 38.7 °C (101.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 20 °C (68.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (107 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 7 kph (4 mph).

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In May, the hottest month of the year, the weather in Hyderabad is usually scorchingly hot. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 33.2 °C (92 °F), with a minimum of 26.3 °C (79.4 °F) and a maximum of 40 °C (104.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21.5 °C (70.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 43 °C (109.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 30 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 39%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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In June, the weather in Hyderabad is usually very hot. The average temperature is of 29.7 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 24.2 °C (75.6 °F) and a maximum of 35.1 °C (95.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 21 °C (70 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40.5 °C (105 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 110 mm (4.3 in), distributed over 7 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 10 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 6 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 46% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In July, the weather in Hyderabad is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 27.2 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 22.8 °C (73.1 °F) and a maximum of 31.6 °C (88.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 35.5 °C (95.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 180 mm (7.1 in), distributed over 10 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 72%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 14 kph (9 mph).

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In August, the weather in Hyderabad is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.5 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.3 °C (72.2 °F) and a maximum of 30.7 °C (87.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 20.5 °C (69 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 205 mm (8.1 in), distributed over 12 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 4.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 34% of the time.
The average humidity is 76%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).

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In September, the weather in Hyderabad is usually warm to hot and muggy. The average temperature is of 26.8 °C (80 °F), with a minimum of 22.2 °C (72 °F) and a maximum of 31.4 °C (88.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 19.5 °C (67.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 135 mm (5.3 in), distributed over 8 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 5.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 44% of the time.
The average humidity is 75%. Hence, the air is normally humid.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (5 mph).

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In October, the weather in Hyderabad is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 26.1 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 20.7 °C (69.3 °F) and a maximum of 31.5 °C (88.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 16.5 °C (62 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 105 mm (4.1 in), distributed over 6 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 63% of the time.
The average humidity is 67%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In November, the weather in Hyderabad is usually warm to hot. The average temperature is of 24.0 °C (75 °F), with a minimum of 17.7 °C (63.8 °F) and a maximum of 30.3 °C (86.5 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 33 °C (91.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 25 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 71% of the time.
The average humidity is 61%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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In December, the coolest month of the year, the weather in Hyderabad is usually warm. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 22.2 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 15 °C (59 °F) and a maximum of 29.4 °C (85 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 11 °C (51.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32 °C (89.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 5 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 57%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).