At a glance
| Metric | Chennai | Hyderabad |
|---|---|---|
| Hottest month high | 36°C | 37°C |
| Coldest month low | 22°C | 17°C |
| Annual rainfall | 1447 mm | 993 mm |
| Avg sunshine | 9.9 h/day | 9.5 h/day |
| Best months | January–February | December–January |
Travel score, month by month
| Month | Chennai | Hyderabad | Better weather |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.9 · Excellent | 10.0 · Excellent | Hyderabad |
| February | 8.8 · Excellent | 8.2 · Good | Chennai |
| March | 7.1 · Good | 5.4 · Fair | Chennai |
| April | 5.4 · Fair | 3.4 · Poor | Chennai |
| May | 3.4 · Poor | 2.7 · Challenging | Chennai |
| June | 2.2 · Challenging | 2.9 · Challenging | Hyderabad |
| July | 2.0 · Challenging | 4.8 · Poor | Hyderabad |
| August | 2.2 · Challenging | 5.1 · Fair | Hyderabad |
| September | 2.6 · Challenging | 5.1 · Fair | Hyderabad |
| October | 3.9 · Poor | 5.6 · Fair | Hyderabad |
| November | 5.3 · Fair | 8.6 · Excellent | Hyderabad |
| December | 6.8 · Fair | 10.0 · Excellent | Hyderabad |
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Frequently asked questions
Which has better weather, Chennai or Hyderabad?
Hyderabad has the better travel weather in 8 of 12 months, versus 4 for Chennai — based on temperature, rainfall and sunshine.
When is the best time to visit Chennai?
The best months to visit Chennai are January–February, based on six years of climate data.
When is the best time to visit Hyderabad?
The best months to visit Hyderabad are December–January, based on six years of climate data.
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