Best time to visit Delhi
The best months to visit Delhi are December, February and January, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
December, February and January score best for Delhi weather:
- January20° / 9°CJanuary is cool with fog and smog risk; Republic Day on 26 January affects Kartavya Path access.
- February24° / 12°CFebruary is one of Delhi’s best outdoor months for Qutb Minar and Humayun Tomb before the heat arrives.
- December22° / 10°CDecember is cool with fog delays at New Delhi station and IGI Airport; pad early train and flight transfers.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Delhi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryBest weather | 20° | 9° | 28 | 5 | 11h |
| FebruaryBest weather | 24° | 12° | 30 | 6 | 11h |
| March | 30° | 17° | 23 | 7 | 12h |
| April | 37° | 22° | 14 | 7 | 13h |
| May | 40° | 26° | 25 | 11 | 13h |
| June | 38° | 28° | 72 | 16 | 14h |
| July | 34° | 28° | 205 | 26 | 14h |
| August | 33° | 27° | 173 | 26 | 14h |
| September | 33° | 25° | 100 | 16 | 13h |
| October | 33° | 20° | 21 | 5 | 12h |
| November | 28° | 15° | 5 | 2 | 11h |
| DecemberBest weather | 22° | 10° | 6 | 2 | 11h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Delhi month by month
JanuaryBest weather
Delhi in January: 19.7°C high, 8.7°C low, 28.4mm rain over 5 days, 10.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
FebruaryBest weather
Delhi in February: 24.1°C high, 11.9°C low, 29.6mm rain over 6 days, 10.9h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
March
Delhi in March: 30.1°C high, 16.8°C low, 23.2mm rain over 7 days, 11.6h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
April
Delhi in April: 36.8°C high, 22.3°C low, 13.9mm rain over 7 days, 12.5h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
May
Delhi in May: 39.5°C high, 26.4°C low, 25.2mm rain over 11 days, 13.3h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
June
Delhi in June: 38.3°C high, 28.4°C low, 72mm rain over 16 days, 13.9h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
July
Delhi in July: 34.4°C high, 27.8°C low, 205mm rain over 26 days, 13.9h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
August
Delhi in August: 33.1°C high, 27°C low, 173.3mm rain over 26 days, 13.5h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
September
Delhi in September: 33.3°C high, 25.4°C low, 99.6mm rain over 16 days, 12.7h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
October
Delhi in October: 32.5°C high, 20.3°C low, 21.3mm rain over 5 days, 11.9h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
November
Delhi in November: 27.8°C high, 14.5°C low, 5mm rain over 2 days, 11.1h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
DecemberBest weather
Delhi in December: 22.3°C high, 9.9°C low, 5.6mm rain over 2 days, 10.5h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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