Weather in Hyderabad: Heat, Rainfall and Climate Trends as of 2026 Hyderabad recorded one of its most intense recent hot-season patterns in 2024, with Telangana government data and India Meteorological Department-linked advisories showing repeated heat warnings across the state during April and May. The city, located on the Deccan Plateau at an elevation of about 500 metres, has long been known for hot summers, a monsoon-dependent rainfall cycle and relatively mild winters. But recent years have brought sharper public attention to heat stress, intense rainfall spells and urban flooding risks. As of 2026, Hyderabad’s weather profile is best understood through three main factors: the pre-monsoon heat season from March to May, the southwest monsoon from June to September, and the cooler dry months from November to February. The city is the capital of Telangana and one of India’s largest metropolitan areas, meaning that weather changes affect transport, public health, electricity demand, ...