Telangana Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Telangana, India in May.

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Hyderabad Shamshabad Secunderābād Pedda Ambarpet

Thinking about venturing to Telangana, India this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Telangana in May

Telangana, India is a region in India. May in Telangana generally has very hot temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 40°C (104°F) and nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) in Hyderabad. In Telangana, India, May typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.

To explore the conditions in Telangana, India in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 22 mm (0.9 in) in Hyderabad.

Average sunshine

Sunshine is generally plentiful throughout many areas. Hyderabad enjoys about 282 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Telangana by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Telangana — and find the best time to visit. (based on Hyderabad)

January30°C (86°F) February33°C (91°F) March36°C (97°F) April38°C (100°F) May40°C (104°F) June35°C (95°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August30°C (86°F) September31°C (88°F) October31°C (88°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Telangana in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Telangana.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Telangana

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Telangana, India?

Temperature range in Telangana (May)

Precipitation variation in Telangana (May)

Hyderabad

In May Hyderabad generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
38°C (100°F)
40°C (104°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
274 hours
282 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Hyderabad →

Shamshabad

In May Shamshabad generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C (102°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
38°C (100°F)
39°C (102°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
274 hours
282 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
7 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Shamshabad →

Secunderābād

In May Secunderābād generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
38°C (100°F)
40°C (104°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
274 hours
282 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
18 mm (0.7 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Secunderābād →

Pedda Ambarpet

In May Pedda Ambarpet generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
39°C (102°F)
40°C (104°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
274 hours
282 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
7 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Pedda Ambarpet →

Shamirpet

In May Shamirpet generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
38°C (100°F)
40°C (104°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
28°C (82°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
274 hours
282 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Shamirpet →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Telangana, in India.

In our records: India May extremes

Notable May records observed across cities in India in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest May day in India reached 50°C (122°F) in Ahmedabad on May 19, 2016.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Telangana in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hyderabad 40°C (104°F) 28°C (82°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Shamshabad 39°C (102°F) 28°C (82°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Secunderābād 40°C (104°F) 28°C (82°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Pedda Ambarpet 40°C (104°F) 28°C (82°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Shamirpet 40°C (104°F) 28°C (82°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)

Telangana weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Telangana, India in May?

In May, Telangana, India generally has poor weather conditions. Hyderabad sees daytime temperatures near 40°C (104°F), with nights cooling to roughly 28°C (82°F).

What is the average temperature in Telangana, India in May?

Daytime temperatures in Hyderabad peak at roughly 40°C (104°F) in May, dropping to about 28°C (82°F) overnight.

Does Telangana, India get a lot of rain in May?

May is on the drier side in Telangana, India. Hyderabad averages only about 22 mm (0.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Telangana, India?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Hyderabad, May may not be the ideal time to visit Telangana, India.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, November and December offering mostly pleasant weather in Hyderabad. On the other hand, the months of March, April, May and June tend to have poor weather conditions.

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