Delhi Weather in April

April: hot days, clear skies

Delhi turns hot quickly in April. Afternoons can feel harsh, with highs around 39°C, but mornings are more comfortable for seeing the city. Rain is rare, so you're unlikely to lose much sightseeing time to showers. The dry air and long sunny days can still make a full day outdoors tiring.

Visit Humayun's Tomb or the Red Fort in the morning, then spend the hottest hours in an air-conditioned museum or café. Save a walk around Lodhi Garden for later in the day. Avoid long midday visits to open-air sights, especially if you're travelling with young children.

Festivals and quieter streets

Vaisakhi, the Sikh harvest festival, often falls in April, as can Ram Navami. Their dates change each year, so local celebrations won't land in April every time. If they do, you may see more visitors around gurdwaras and temples.

If you hate crowds, April is usually calmer than Delhi's popular November-to-February season. Visitor demand is lower, and hotel prices may be easier on your budget than in those cooler months. It's still worth checking rates around major holidays.

Make the heat work for you

Plan a short morning route through Old Delhi, then duck into Jama Masjid before the afternoon heat builds. For lunch, try a cooling glass of lassi in Chandni Chowk, though the lanes can feel hot and crowded later in the day. The metro is a useful way to cross town without spending as long in traffic.

Travelling with kids? Keep outdoor visits short and leave time for an indoor break. April is a workable month for focused sightseeing, but it's not the best choice for long walks or relaxed afternoons outside.