Short answer: Hyderabad is hot from March to June, and May is the hottest month, with average highs around 40 degrees C. You can still enjoy a summer trip if you sightsee early and late, rest indoors through the afternoon, drink plenty of water and dress light. The monsoon brings relief from June, along with rain. Locals plan their day the same way.
Temperatures by month
Long-term averages for Hyderabad, rounded. Sources differ by about a degree.
| Month | Average high (C) | Average low (C) | Rain (mm, approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 36 | 21 | 12 |
| April | 38 | 24 | 15 |
| May | 40 | 26 | 21 |
| June | 35 | 24 | 89 |
| July | 32 | 23 | 187 |
Staying comfortable
- Avoid going out between about 12 noon and 3 p.m.
- Drink water often, with ORS, lemon water or buttermilk; go easy on sugary and fizzy drinks.
- Wear loose, light cotton and cover your head in the sun.
- Rest in an air-conditioned or well-ventilated room in the afternoon.
- If you feel dizzy, sick or very hot, rest in the shade, drink water and seek medical help if it does not pass.
A summer day, hour by hour
- Early morning: outdoor sights. The Statue of Equality opens at 7 a.m.; Golconda opens at about 9 a.m. and sometimes earlier.
- Late morning: finish the outdoor part before it gets hot.
- 12 to 3 p.m.: rest, or go indoors: Salar Jung Museum (10 a.m. to 6 p.m., closed Fridays) or the halls of Chowmahalla Palace (closed Fridays).
- 4 to 6 p.m.: lighter outdoor visits, such as the old city markets, once the sun is lower.
- Evening: Hussain Sagar lake, Lumbini Park, Birla Mandir or a sound and light show at Golconda.
Our tip. Leave the hotel by 7:30 a.m., be back in an air-conditioned room by noon, and go out again at 5 p.m. That is how we spend the hot months, and it works for visitors too.
Food and drink
In the heat, choose fresh lime soda, buttermilk, coconut water and plenty of plain water. For vegetarians, see pure veg food near Hyderabad airport.
Where to stay
An air-conditioned room matters more in summer than in any other season. Our Standard, Executive and Executive Twin Beds rooms are all air conditioned, and reception is open 24 hours, so you can come back at any hour. Hotel Sky International is at 11-3/5, Madhura Nagar, Shamshabad, Hyderabad 501218, about 5 km from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport in a straight line and about 8 km by road. We are Hyderabad people, and we host thousands of guests every month, from business travellers and families to solo travellers and passengers in transit.
Thinking about when to visit instead? See our month-by-month guide.
Quick answers
How hot does Hyderabad get in summer?
Average highs are around 36 degrees C in March, 38 in April and 40 in May, the hottest month. Some days go above 42 degrees.
What is the best time of day to sightsee in summer?
Early morning and evening. Avoid roughly 12 noon to 3 p.m.
What should I wear in Hyderabad in summer?
Loose, light cotton clothing, a cap or scarf, comfortable shoes and sunscreen, and carry water.
What can I do indoors in the heat?
The Salar Jung Museum and the covered halls of Chowmahalla Palace are good midday options. Some of Ramoji Film City is indoors.
Is it a bad idea to visit Hyderabad in May?
Not if you plan around the heat. Start early, rest at midday, and go out again in the evening.
Come back to a cool room
Air-conditioned rooms and a 24-hour reception, close to the airport.