Weather and climate in Hyderabad (Pakistan)

The climate of Hyderabad is subtropical desert, with a short period, from December to February, in which the temperatures are not too high, while the rest of the year is very hot. The rare rains are concentrated from July to September, in the period of the Indian monsoon, even though we are on the edge of the area that is affected.
The city is located in southern Pakistan, in the Sindh province, along the Indus River, at 25 degrees north latitude.
In winter, from December to February, nights are cool, and can sometimes be cold when cold air comes from the north. Generally the temperature drops to 4/5 °C (39/41 °F) on colder nights, although in February 2012 it dropped to 1.5 °C (34.5 °F).
The hottest time of the year is from April to June, when there can be intense heat waves. The temperature reached 48.5 °C (119.3 °F) in May 2016, 47 °C (116.5 °F) in April 2002 and in June 2011, and 46 °C (115 °F) in April 2017 and May 2018.
From July to September, the Indian monsoon period, a moderate wind often blows, which reduces the sensation of heat. The rains are rare, but at times they can be intense, resulting in floods.



Hyderabad is exposed to the risk of tropical cyclones, which can bring abundant rains outside the monsoon period, although the risk is greatest in Karachi and on the coast. Cyclones form from May to November, and are more frequent and intense at the beginning of the period (mid-May-early June) and less at the end (October), while from July to September, when the monsoon is at the height of activity in India, they generally do not occur. In November, they typically affect the southern part of India and the Arabian Peninsula, but do not reach Pakistan. Particularly intense cyclones hit Pakistan in May 1999 and in June 2010 (the latter was called cyclone Phet).

Best Time

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The best time to visit Hyderabad is from mid-November to mid-February, being the coolest within the dry season. Sometimes, it can get a bit cold at night, more likely from mid-December to mid-February.

Hyderabad - Climate data

The average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 17.7 °C (63.9 °F), that of the warmest month (June) is of 33.8 °C (92.9 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 180 millimeters (7.1 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 1 mm (0 in) in the driest month (January) to 60 mm (2.4 in) in the wettest one (August). Here is the average precipitation.
There are on average around 3330 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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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.7 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 11.6 °C (52.8 °F) and a maximum of 23.8 °C (74.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7 °C (44.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 1 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 81% of the time.
The average humidity is 51%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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February is generally a warm month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 21.1 °C (70 °F), with a minimum of 14.4 °C (57.9 °F) and a maximum of 27.9 °C (82.2 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34 °C (93 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 80% of the time.
The average humidity is 44%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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March is generally a warm to hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 26.1 °C (79 °F), with a minimum of 18.9 °C (66 °F) and a maximum of 33.4 °C (92 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13 °C (55 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 5 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 78% of the time.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 6 kph (4 mph).

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April is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 31.0 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 23.3 °C (73.9 °F) and a maximum of 38.6 °C (101.6 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 6 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 41%.
The average wind speed is 8 kph (5 mph).

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May is generally a scorchingly hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 33.7 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 26.2 °C (79.2 °F) and a maximum of 41.2 °C (106.2 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 45.5 °C (114 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 4 mm (0.2 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 25 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).

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June, the hottest month of the year, is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of 33.8 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 28 °C (82.3 °F) and a maximum of 39.7 °C (103.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 25.5 °C (77.5 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 14 mm (0.6 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 16 kph (10 mph).

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July is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of 32.3 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 27.5 °C (81.6 °F) and a maximum of 37.1 °C (98.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 24.5 °C (75.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 41 °C (106 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 55 mm (2.2 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 56% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 15 kph (9 mph).

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August is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 31.0 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 26.5 °C (79.8 °F) and a maximum of 35.5 °C (96 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 23.5 °C (74.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39.5 °C (103 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 60 mm (2.4 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 8 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 69%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).

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September is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 30.7 °C (87 °F), with a minimum of 25.5 °C (77.8 °F) and a maximum of 36 °C (96.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 23 °C (73 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104 °F).
Precipitation amounts to 20 mm (0.8 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).

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October is generally a very hot month. However, there are remarkable differences between night and day. The average temperature is of 29.6 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 22.9 °C (73.2 °F) and a maximum of 36.3 °C (97.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 18.5 °C (65.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 40 °C (104.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 86% of the time.
The average humidity is 49%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).

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November is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 24.8 °C (77 °F), with a minimum of 18.4 °C (65.1 °F) and a maximum of 31.2 °C (88.1 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 13.5 °C (56 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 36.5 °C (97.5 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 55 minutes.
There are on average 9.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 85% of the time.
The average humidity is 45%.
The average wind speed is 4 kph (2 mph).

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December is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.2 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 13.2 °C (55.7 °F) and a maximum of 25.3 °C (77.5 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8 °C (46.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 31 °C (88 °F).
Precipitation amounts to only 2 mm (0.1 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 83% of the time.
The average humidity is 50%.
The average wind speed is 5 kph (3 mph).