Delhi Weather in June

June: fierce summer heat

Delhi in June is hot from morning through evening. Daytime highs reach 42°C, and nights stay warm, around 30°C. The humidity is lower than during the monsoon, but the heat can still make long walks tiring. Rain falls on some days, though showers don't bring the steady relief that arrives in July.

Choose air-conditioned stops such as the National Museum or a Delhi Metro ride between sights. Visit Humayun's Tomb or the Red Fort only when you can keep outdoor time short. Save long walks around Connaught Place or Old Delhi for cooler hours, and skip exposed hikes and all-day sightseeing.

Events and holiday rhythms

International Yoga Day falls on June 21. Delhi may host public yoga gatherings, though the exact events change each year. Many schools take their summer break around this time, so families may travel, while the city's usual sightseeing crowds thin out.

If you hate crowds, June can feel calmer than November to February, Delhi's most popular months. It's low season, so hotels and flights may cost less than in the cooler months. Eid al-Adha moves with the lunar calendar, so it doesn't fall in June every year.

Make the heat easier

Rain arrives on about eleven days, but don't count on it to cool the city for long. July is wetter and less hot, while May is just as hot and drier. For a June visit, build your day around indoor breaks rather than trying to cover several monuments on foot.

Travelling with kids? Use the air-conditioned Delhi Metro to reach places like Chandni Chowk, then keep the market visit brief. Stop for a chilled lassi in Old Delhi, and duck into a shop or café when the heat becomes too much.