Hyderabad Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide
Hyderabad has a tropical wet and dry climate. It experiences high temperatures throughout the year and relatively high drought. Due to the slightly higher elevation of the city, the mornings and evenings are cool. From March through June is summer and temperatures are high. Starting June the monsoon starts, lasting through September.
We recommend to visit Hyderabad from November until February.
Average maximum day and minimum night temperature
In Hyderabad, seasonal changes bring about a moderate variation in temperatures. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 40°C in May to a comfortable 30°C in the coolest month, December.
Nights are cooler, with lows often dropping to around 17°C during the colder months.Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Precipitation and rainy days
Generally, Hyderabad receives mid-range precipitation levels, with 801 mm annually. The climate in Hyderabad shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, with an average of 178 mm of precipitation over 11 rainy days.
In contrast, December offers drier and sunnier days, with around 4.2 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Hyderabad Precipitation page.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
For those who appreciate different seasons, Hyderabad serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in May with an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in August, offering only 4.5 hours of daily sunlight.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Hyderabad.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 69%. In March, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 28%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s to 5 m/s. It is lower in January, February, March, November and December and higher in June.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
Forecast for Hyderabad
Select a Month of Interest
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
The best time of year to visit Hyderabad in India
Other facts from our historical weather data:Most rainfall (rainy season) is seen in July and August.
Yes, the months of January, February, March, April and December are very dry.
May has an average maximum temperature of 40°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is December with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 178 mm of rainfall.
December is the driest month with 4 mm of precipitation.
May is the sunniest month with an average of 282 hours of sunshine.
No idea where to travel to this year? We have a tool that recommends destinations based on your ideal conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.
