When to go
The Best Time to Visit Delhi
Month-by-month climate data for Delhi, India — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Delhi— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
Warmest in Delhi: May (38°C / 100°F) · Coolest: Jan (18°C / 64°F) · Wettest: Jul (~22 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Delhi climate, month by month
January
18° / 8°C
~5 rain days
Excellent
February
24° / 11°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
March
30° / 16°C
~4 rain days
Excellent
April
36° / 22°C
~1 rain days
Good
May
38° / 25°C
~4 rain days
Fair
June
38° / 28°C
~8 rain days
Tough
July
34° / 27°C
~22 rain days
Tough
August
33° / 26°C
~17 rain days
Fair
September
33° / 25°C
~14 rain days
Fair
October
32° / 20°C
~2 rain days
Good
November
27° / 14°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
December
21° / 10°C
~2 rain days
Excellent
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