Best Time to Visit Delhi
India · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
If you want the most pleasant weather in Delhi, plan your trip for November to February. May is the hottest month, with average highs of 42°C (108°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 7°C (44°F). Rain is heaviest in July, at about 229 mm (9.0 in), and lightest in November, at 4 mm (0.2 in). July is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the heat.
Delhi weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°C 72°F | 7°C 44°F | 19 mm | 3 | 47% | 6.9 | Excellent 10 |
| February | 26°C 80°F | 10°C 50°F | 22 mm | 3 | 43% | 8.3 | Excellent 10 |
| March | 33°C 91°F | 16°C 60°F | 22 mm | 4 | 35% | 8.8 | Good 7.2 |
| April | 39°C 102°F | 22°C 71°F | 11 mm | 3 | 25% | 8.9 | Poor 3.5 |
| May | 42°C 108°F | 27°C 81°F | 36 mm | 6 | 25% | 8.5 | Poor 1.4 |
| June | 42°C 107°F | 30°C 85°F | 77 mm | 11 | 37% | 6.4 | Poor 0.6 |
| July | 36°C 98°F | 28°C 82°F | 229 mm | 22 | 65% | 3.5 | Poor 0.4 |
| August | 34°C 93°F | 26°C 79°F | 196 mm | 21 | 76% | 4.1 | Poor 1.5 |
| September | 33°C 92°F | 24°C 75°F | 146 mm | 13 | 73% | 7.9 | Poor 3.3 |
| October | 32°C 90°F | 19°C 66°F | 22 mm | 2 | 55% | 10.6 | Good 7.4 |
| November | 28°C 83°F | 14°C 56°F | 4 mm | 1 | 48% | 9.2 | Excellent 9.9 |
| December | 24°C 74°F | 9°C 47°F | 6 mm | 1 | 45% | 8.3 | Excellent 10 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Delhi?
The best time to visit Delhi is November to February, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Delhi?
May is the hottest month in Delhi, with an average high of 42°C (108°F).
What is the coldest month in Delhi?
January is the coldest month in Delhi, with an average low of 7°C (44°F).
What is the rainiest month in Delhi?
July is the wettest month, with about 229 mm (9.0 in) of rain. November is the driest, with 4 mm (0.2 in).
Nearby destinations
- New Delhi4 km · best November to February
- Ghaziabad20 km · best November to February
- Najafgarh25 km · best November to February
- Faridabad28 km · best November to February
- Meerut59 km · best November to February
- Agra181 km · best November to February
- Jaipur239 km · best November to February
- Ludhiana284 km · best November to February
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