AI-generatedHyderabad at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Jan
- Warmest month
- May · 38°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,330 h
- Rain a year
- 814 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Elevation
- 515 m
Climate in Hyderabad
Hyderabad has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. May is the warmest month with average highs of 38 °C, while December is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,330 hours of sunshine a year, Hyderabad is sunny; March is the sunniest month with 8.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: November – January
October is in the cyclone season
Keep in mindStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:0917:55
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:55–06:38 · evening 17:26–18:08
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:47–05:55 · evening 18:08–18:17
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Hyderabad in October?
In October, Hyderabad is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 86 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Hyderabad.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 46 min06:09 – 17:55
- UV index
- 10 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 21 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 58 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 9 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30Asia/Kolkata
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %73 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %42 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %50 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sunshine hours in Hyderabad
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.5 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Hyderabad, 47 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Hyderabad
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 10 · very highStay in the shade around midday; SPF 50, clothing, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in May (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 25 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Hyderabad: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Hyderabad has about 11 rainy days with 86 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Hyderabad
How breezy and how cloudy Hyderabad is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Hyderabad typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 58 % of the sky over Hyderabad: variable cloud, with about 5.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Hyderabad
How often the day gets hot in Hyderabad (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Hyderabad has about 9 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Hyderabad
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 21 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in December (16°), the warmest in May (27°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from March to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from November to February. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 169 days a year, mostly from May to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 86 | 29° | 17° | 7.7 h | 1 | 5 |
| FebruaryFeb | 70 | 31° | 19° | 8.2 h | 1 | 3 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 35° | 22° | 8.4 h | 2 | 11 |
| AprilApr | 47 | 37° | 25° | 8.3 h | 4 | 15 |
| MayMay | 44 | 38° | 27° | 8.2 h | 6 | 26 |
| JuneJun | 30 | 32° | 25° | 4.8 h | 14 | 111 |
| JulyJul | 40 | 29° | 23° | 3.5 h | 20 | 201 |
| AugustAug | 46 | 28° | 23° | 3.7 h | 18 | 177 |
| SeptemberSep | 46 | 29° | 22° | 4.4 h | 17 | 159 |
| OctoberOct | 60 | 29° | 21° | 5.5 h | 11 | 86 |
| NovemberNov | 84 | 28° | 18° | 6.7 h | 3 | 16 |
| DecemberDec | 89 | 28° | 16° | 7.2 h | 1 | 4 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
17.38° N, 78.46° E · 515 m · Asia/Kolkata
Best time to visit Hyderabad
The best time to visit Hyderabad is from November to January. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in December. From March to May it can get very hot, with highs of up to 38 °C. Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 201 mm.
Hyderabad through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Hyderabad in the dry season
Oct – May
Good
- 28–38 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 29 rainy days in all
Hyderabad in the rainy season
Jun – Sep
Fair
- 28–32 °C by day
- 4 h of sun a day
- 69 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Hyderabad for you.
Your best months: November – January
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Hyderabad
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
December has the better holiday weather in Hyderabad: score 89 against 60. In December, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. December has 10 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in December.
| Month | October | December |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 60 | 89better |
| Day high | 29° | 28° |
| Night low | 21° | 16° |
| Sunshine | 5.5 h | 7.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 11 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 86 mm | 4 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 21 | 2better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Mar – May
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Jun – Sep
12 or more rainy days
Hyderabad month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
86January29° · 8 h
In January, Hyderabad is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad in January70February31° · 8 h
In February, Hyderabad is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad in February50March35° · 8 h
In March, Hyderabad is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad in March47April37° · 8 h
In April, Hyderabad is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad in April44May38° · 8 h
In May, Hyderabad is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 26 mm. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad in May30June32° · 5 h
In June, Hyderabad is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 14 days, totalling 111 mm. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad in June40July29° · 4 h
In July, Hyderabad is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 20 days, totalling 201 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad in July46August28° · 4 h
In August, Hyderabad is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sun is scarce, with only about 4 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 177 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad in August46September29° · 4 h
In September, Hyderabad is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. Expect around 4 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 17 days, totalling 159 mm. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad in September60October29° · 6 h
In October, Hyderabad is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 86 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad in October84November28° · 7 h
In November, Hyderabad is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Hyderabad.
Hyderabad in November89December28° · 7 h
In December, Hyderabad is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Hyderabad.
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Hyderabad vs. Secunderabad
In October the holiday weather in Hyderabad and Secunderabad is about equally good (score 60 vs. 63). During the day it is about as warm in Secunderabad as in Hyderabad.
| in October | Hyderabad | Secunderabad |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 60 | 63 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rainy days | 11 | 11 |
| Best time | Nov – Jan | Nov – Jan |
Through the year
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In October, Hyderabad ranks 13 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.
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- 3Bhopal31°71
- 4Indore31°69
- 5Gokarna30°29°68
- 6Murdeshwar30°29°68
- 7Aurangabad30°67
- 8Mahabalipuram30°29°67
- 13HyderabadThis page29°60
Planning a trip to Hyderabad
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Hyderabad in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Hyderabad has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 88) and its weakest during May half-term (score 41).
- 48
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 41
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat, Storm season
- 44
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 28 °C by day
- 3.6 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 60
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 29 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
- 88
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Storm season
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 9 h 50 min
- Distance
- 7,740 km
- Time zone
- UTC+5:30
- Jet lag
- About 5 days (5 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Hyderabad lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April: Season
- May: Peak
- June: Season
- July
- August
- September
- October: Season
- November: Peak
- December: Season
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Hyderabad
When is the best time to visit Hyderabad?
The best time to visit Hyderabad is from November to January. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Hyderabad?
May is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C and nights around 27 °C. December is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Hyderabad?
Rain is most frequent from June to September; the wettest month is July with 201 mm. The driest month is February with 3 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Hyderabad get?
Hyderabad gets around 2,330 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is March with 8.4 hours a day; in July there are 3.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Hyderabad in?
Hyderabad uses the time zone Asia/Kolkata, at UTC+5:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Hyderabad?
A nonstop flight from London to Hyderabad takes about 9 h 50 min, for a straight-line distance of about 7,740 km.
When is cyclone season in Hyderabad?
Hyderabad lies in an area that cyclones from the northern Indian Ocean can reach. The cyclone season runs from April to June and from October to December, with most storms in May and in November. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Hyderabad?
Hyderabad has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 88) and its weakest during May half-term (score 41). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 48, May half-term 41, Summer holidays 44, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 88.
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