Capital city, India
Delhi weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Delhi
Oct–Mar is the pleasant window, but Nov–Jan smog is often hazardous. Apr–Jun is 40°C+; Jul–Sep monsoon is humid. Feb–Mar is clearest and mild.
Delhi weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan21°16 mm
- Feb26°22 mm
- Mar32°18 mm
- Apr39°15 mm
- May43°33 mm
- Jun42°80 mm
- Jul37°217 mm
- Aug34°203 mm
- Sep33°121 mm
- Oct32°13 mm
- Nov27°4 mm
- Dec23°8 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C70°F | 6°C42°F | 16 mm | 44% | Pleasant |
| February | 26°C78°F | 9°C48°F | 22 mm | 41% | Pleasant |
| March | 32°C90°F | 15°C58°F | 18 mm | 33% | Pleasant |
| April | 39°C102°F | 22°C71°F | 15 mm | 24% | Very hot |
| May | 43°C109°F | 27°C81°F | 33 mm | 23% | Very hot |
| June | 42°C107°F | 30°C85°F | 80 mm | 36% | Very hot |
| July | 37°C98°F | 28°C82°F | 217 mm | 63% | Very hot |
| August | 34°C92°F | 26°C78°F | 203 mm | 75% | Rainy |
| September | 33°C92°F | 23°C74°F | 121 mm | 69% | Hot |
| October | 32°C90°F | 18°C65°F | 13 mm | 51% | Pleasant |
| November | 27°C81°F | 12°C54°F | 4 mm | 43% | Pleasant |
| December | 23°C73°F | 8°C46°F | 8 mm | 42% | Pleasant |
Best months across India
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (43°C) |
| Goa | Nov–Feb | Apr (32°C) |
| Mumbai | Nov–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Jaipur | Oct–Mar | May (41°C) |
| Agra | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (44°C) |
| Varanasi | Oct–Mar | May (43°C) |
| Rishikesh | Feb–Apr, Sep–Nov | May (40°C) |
| Bangalore | Nov–Mar | Apr (35°C) |
| Udaipur | Oct–Mar | May (40°C) |
| Kochi | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Kolkata | Nov–Feb | Apr (38°C) |
| Hyderabad | Oct–Feb | May (40°C) |
| Manali | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Dharamshala | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jun (33°C) |
| Leh | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Chennai | Nov–Feb | May (36°C) |
| Pondicherry | Nov–Feb | May (33°C) |
| Varkala | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Hampi | Oct–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Amritsar | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | Jun (43°C) |
| Jodhpur | Oct–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Jaisalmer | Nov–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Pushkar | Oct–Feb | May (41°C) |
| Palolem | Nov–Mar | May (30°C) |
| Anjuna | Nov–Mar | Apr (33°C) |
| Darjeeling | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | May (22°C) |
| Munnar | Oct–Feb | Mar (27°C) |
| Alleppey | Nov–Feb | Mar (31°C) |
| Andaman Islands | Nov–Apr | Apr (30°C) |
| Shimla | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | May (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Delhi?
Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov. Oct–Mar is the pleasant window, but Nov–Jan smog is often hazardous. Apr–Jun is 40°C+; Jul–Sep monsoon is humid. Feb–Mar is clearest and mild.
When is the rainy season in Delhi?
Rain peaks in July with about 217 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jul–Aug.
What is the hottest month in Delhi?
May, with average highs of 43°C (109°F).
How cold does Delhi get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 6°C (42°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation
- Delhi International Airport
- Incredible India
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.