Summer temperatures are not as high as Northern India, although humidity is extreme. There are cooling breezes on the coast. Inland, Mysore and Bijapur have pleasant climates with relatively low rainfall. Waterproofing is advised during the monsoon. Tamil Nadu experiences a northeast monsoon between October and December and temperatures and humidity are high all year.
Hills can be cold in winter.
Hyderabad is hot, but less humid in summer and much cooler in winter. Waterproofing is necessary during the monsoon. Warmer clothes are worn in the winter, particularly in the hills. March to June and September to November are the driest and most pleasant periods. The rest of the year has extremely heavy monsoon rainfall and it is recommended that the area is avoided.