SeasonMapHyderabad weather in May
India
May in Hyderabad: sweltering, a little rain — not the time — 42°C afternoons.
#12 of 12 months in Hyderabad · #1323 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 40/100 (tier F)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Hyderabad in May
Other months in Hyderabad
February closes the window the forum agrees on: November to February is Hyderabad's pleasant season, and from March the heat sets in properly — regulars say avoid March, April and May outright. February itself runs warm rather than punishing by local standards, near 30°C by day dropping to around 18 at night, with effectively no rain across the month. That combination — dry, clear, and not yet hot enough to organise the day around — is why it is the standing recommendation for sightseeing here.
Year-round notes are on Hyderabad's overview. Add your own note from Hyderabad's card on the map.
Hyderabad climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 39°C / 103°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 42°C / 108°F | |
| Rainfall | 32 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 47% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.9 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 87 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Hyderabad in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsMuharram and Ashura, Summer vacation (north & east) in India(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Hyderabad's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Toughest weatherHyderabad's weather peaks December–February, best around January.
May coincides with Deccan summer heat.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Hyderabad in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Hazard
Deccan summer heat
20 Mar – 5 Jun · usuallyExtreme heatHeat advisories start in late March and the middle of the day goes indoors until the rains break. Golconda and the Qutb Shahi tombs have almost no shade, so they are a first-light or last-light job. Source ↗
- Holiday
Muharram and Ashura
20 May – 5 Jul · usuallyMuharram & AshuraClosuresHyderabad's old city keeps one of India's largest Muharram observances, with mourning processions past the Ashurkhanas around Charminar and roads closed for Ashura, a gazetted central holiday. Source ↗
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Hyderabad in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Hyderabad?
- May in Hyderabad: sweltering, a little rain — not the time — 42°C afternoons. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Hyderabad on SeasonMap's comfort score (40/100).
- What is the weather like in Hyderabad in May?
- In May, Hyderabad averages a daily high of 39.4°C and a low of 26°C, with about 32.1 mm of rain over roughly 7.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Hyderabad in May?
- Hyderabad has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 87 in May.