Best Time to Visit
🇮🇳 Delhi, India · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
20°
7°
Great
Feb
23°
10°
Great
Mar
29°
15°
Great
Apr
36°
21°
Good
May
40°
25°
Good
Jun
38°
28°
Fair
Jul
34°
27°
Fair
Aug
32°
26°
Good
Sep
32°
24°
Good
Oct
32°
19°
Great
Nov
27°
14°
Great
Dec
22°
9°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 20°C | 7°C | 3 | 9h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 23°C | 10°C | 4 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 29°C | 15°C | 3 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| April | 36°C | 21°C | 3 | 12h | 70% | 6 | Good | View |
| May | 40°C | 25°C | 5 | 13h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| June | 38°C | 28°C | 9 | 12h | 70% | 9 | Fair | View |
| July | 34°C | 27°C | 19 | 9h | 70% | 9 | Fair | View |
| August | 32°C | 26°C | 19 | 9h | 70% | 9 | Good | View |
| September | 32°C | 24°C | 10 | 10h | 70% | 6 | Good | View |
| OctoberRecommended | 32°C | 19°C | 2 | 11h | 70% | 6 | Great | View |
| NovemberRecommended | 27°C | 14°C | 1 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 22°C | 9°C | 1 | 10h | 70% | 2 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 35°C high, 20°C low
Temperatures peak at 35°C (95°F), making midday heat intense. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 20°C (68°F).
Avg: 35°C high, 27°C low
Temperatures peak at 35°C (95°F), making midday heat intense. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 27°C (81°F).
Avg: 30°C high, 19°C low
Temperatures peak at 30°C (86°F), making midday heat intense. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 19°C (66°F).
Avg: 22°C high, 9°C low
Comfortable warmth at 22°C (72°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 9°C (48°F).
The least favorable time to visit Delhi is June and July. During this period, you can expect extreme heat.
June
Challenges: extreme heat
July
Challenges: very hot temperatures, heavy rainfall
August
Challenges: very hot temperatures, heavy rainfall
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Delhi during the best travel months (January, February, November), when temperatures range from 10°C to 23°C:
Delhi has a semi-arid climate (Koppen classification: BSh). The warmest month is May with highs of 40°C, while the coldest month is January at just 20°C. Annual rainfall averages 625mm across approximately 79 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 20 | 23 | 29 | 36 | 40 | 38 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 22 |
| Low °C | 7 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 14 | 9 |
| Rain Days | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 19 | 19 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Rain mm | 25 | 31 | 23 | 12 | 17 | 63 | 180 | 165 | 83 | 14 | 5 | 7 |
| Sun h/day | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Humidity % | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
| UV Index | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 2 |
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