Caution
Hyderabad in May
Telangana, India
May Hyderabad regularly hits 42°C — outdoor sightseeing is dangerous
Why May scores 2/5
Weather
Very hot — worst month
Roads & Access
self drive: Easy — excellent roads. road condition: Excellent national highways. public transport: Major airport with domestic/international flights. Secunderabad/Hyderabad/Kachiguda railway stations. Metro rail.. from nearest city: Bangalore 570km (8h), Chennai 625km (8h), Mumbai 710km (10h). last km difficulty: easy
Safety & Emergency
Safety: 5/5. ambulance: 108. police station: Multiple — tourist police at Charminar. nearest hospital: NIMS, Apollo, KIMS, Yashoda — all within city
Network
VI: Yes, JIO: Yes, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: Yes. Full 4G/5G coverage including metro
Kids
Kid-friendly (5/5) — Major metro — full facilities, Ramoji Film City (full day entertainment), Multiple kid-friendly attractions, Excellent hospitals, Many family restaurants, AC malls for hot days
Elevation
505m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓Families with children
- ✓Remote workers (network available)
Who should think twice
- ✗everyone
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak — perfect Old City weather |
| February | 5/5 | February brings the coolest nights and clearest skies for Golconda son-et-lumière |
| March | 4/5 | Good — Ugadi celebrations |
| April | 3/5 | The Deccan sun bakes the granite city — Charminar shimmer is real but… |
| Mayviewing | 2/5 | Very hot — worst month |
| June | 3/5 | Monsoon begins — Bonalu prep |
| July | 4/5 | Bonalu festival month |
| August | 3/5 | August Old City Ramzan food trail is legendary — haleem, kebabs,… |
| September | 4/5 | Post-monsoon — green city |
| October | 5/5 | Peak — Bathukamma + Dussehra |
| November | 5/5 | November Hyderabad glitters — Diwali lights on Hussain Sagar, cool evening walks |
| December | 5/5 | Peak — holiday season |
Practical Details
How to reach
Bangalore 570km (8h), Chennai 625km (8h), Mumbai 710km (10h). Roads: Excellent national highways. Self-drive: Easy — excellent roads. Public transport: Major airport with domestic/international flights. Secunderabad/Hyderabad/Kachiguda railway stations. Metro rail.. Last stretch: easy
Elevation
505m
Difficulty
easy
Budget tier
mixed
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