Hyderabad
City in India
Hyderabad is a city in India with a population of about 9.2 million people in 2025. Located 1258 km from New Delhi, it draws visitors to sights such as Charminar and Golconda.
What to see
Visitors to Hyderabad can explore prominent local landmarks, including the historic Charminar and the extensive fortifications of Golconda. Additionally, Salar Jung Museum is worth a look.
When to go
Temperatures in Hyderabad feature daily highs and lows throughout the year. January and December see average highs of 28 °C and lows of 16 °C with minimal rain. Months like April and May experience higher temperatures with daily highs reaching 37 °C and 38 °C. The monsoon period spans from June to October, bringing heavier rainfall, with August recording up to 177 mm of rain across about 20 days.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, located 15 km away in Hyderabad, India.
Top sights in Hyderabad
Weather by month
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 38 °C. The wettest is August, with about 177 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 32 | 35 | 37 | 38 | 33 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 16 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 16 |
| Rainfall, mm | 8 | 7 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 112 | 166 | 177 | 161 | 86 | 26 | 5 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 23 | 20 | 19 | 10 | 3 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Hyderabad (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Salar Jung Museum