Climate of Hyderabad, Sindh

Winds usually bring along clouds of dust, and people prefer staying indoors in the daytime, while the breezes at night are pleasant and clean.

In February 2003, Hyderabad received 105 millimetres (4.1 in) of rain in 12 hours, due to a sudden climate change.

The monsoon and the Western Disturbance are the two main factors that change the weather over Hyderabad; otherwise, Continental air prevails for rest of the seasons.

The winter season begins in the month of December and lasts till February.

Light to moderate showers occur in winter, which decreases the temperature further due to the Western Disturbance.

The heaviest rainfall for Hyderabad also occurred in summer on September 12, 1962, when 250.7 mm of rain fell in 24 hours.

[5] In June 2010, Cyclone Phet's moisture caused heavy downpours in the city; a total of 76 millimetres (3.0 in) rainfall was recorded with 32 mph winds.

[5] In October 2004, Cyclone Onil created havoc in the city, with 98 millimetres (3.9 in) rainfall, and caused the drainage system to collapse.

The following is the annual monsoon rainfall for the last few years based on data from the Pakistan Meteorological Department.