Delhi events & things to do in September 2026
Start with Akshardham Temple, Jama Masjid, plus Lotus Temple. September in Delhi averages 33°C / 92°F highs, 25°C / 78°F nights, and about 16 rainy days.
Expect 33°C/92°F days and about 16 rainy ones in September. Start with these:
- Akshardham Temple★ 4.6 · 55.2k reviewsLarge Hindu temple complex east of the Yamuna, served by the Blue Line side of the Delhi Metro. It is East Delhi’s headline visitor site.
- Jama Masjid★ 4.5 · 68.8k reviewsLarge 17th-century mosque in Old Delhi, a short walk from Red Fort through Chandni Chowk.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated June 3, 2026
Delhi in September 2026
Weather
TempTemperature
92°F / 78°F
33.3°C / 25.4°C
RainPrecipitation
16d
3.9in · 99.6mm
LightDaylight
12.7h
September is late monsoon, still humid but greener around Lodhi Gardens and Mehrauli.
Events & festivals
Event calendar- Sep 5 – Sep 6
Holi Utsav at India Habitat Centre 2026 (Special September Edition)
A special cultural event celebrating Holi with music, dance, and traditional performances, held in September as a unique edition.
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- Sep 10 – Sep 20
Delhi International Arts Festival 2026
A multi-disciplinary arts festival showcasing performances, exhibitions, and workshops by Indian and international artists across Delhi.
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- Sep 15 – Sep 17
Qutub Festival 2026
A cultural festival held at the Qutub Minar complex featuring classical music, dance performances, and heritage walks.
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- Sep 21 – Sep 27
Delhi International Film Festival 2026
An annual film festival screening international and Indian films, including premieres and panel discussions.
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About Delhi
City overview
Delhi is a Yamuna River metropolis where Old Delhi's Shahjahanabad lanes, British-planned New Delhi, and South Delhi's older sultanate sites sit in one National Capital Territory. The Red Fort, Connaught Place, Mehrauli, Nizamuddin, and Akshardham form a city map built by at least eight historic settlements.
Food & drink
Delhi is a street-food and north-Indian restaurant city: parathas in Paranthe Wali Gali, chaat around Bengali Market and Chawri Bazaar, kebabs near Jama Masjid, chole bhature in Karol Bagh, and butter chicken or dal makhani across New Delhi menus. Prices can stay low if you eat in markets rather than hotel restaurants, although Connaught Place and Khan Market push costs toward Mumbai levels. The regional fact is that Punjabi, Mughlai, Bengali CR Park, and Old Delhi Muslim cooking all operate as distinct food maps inside the same Metro system.
Top sights
Ranked for September suitability using weather, setting, ratings, and review volume.
- 1Lotus Temple
- 2Purana Qila
- 3India Gate and Kartavya Path
- 4Connaught Place and Rajiv Chowk
- 5Red Fort
- 6Qutb Minar
- 7Hauz Khas Complex
1Lotus Temple
4.5★ · 73,780indoorClosed MonBahai house of worship in South East Delhi with a flower-shaped structure. The temple sits near the Kalkaji and Okhla side of the city rather than the Old Delhi core.
2Purana Qila
4.2★ · 33,259indoorOpen daily16th-century Mughal citadel associated with Sher Shah Suri's Shergarh and Humayun's Dinpanah. It sits near Delhi Zoo and the Pragati Maidan side of New Delhi.
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3India Gate and Kartavya Path
4.7★ · 1,009mixedNew Delhi ceremonial axis from Rashtrapati Bhavan toward India Gate, a walk of about 3-4km according to Wikivoyage. The broad lawns and roundabouts show the Lutyens plan at city scale.
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- 4Connaught Place and Rajiv Chowk
- 5Red Fort
- 6Qutb Minar
Neighborhoods
1Old Delhi and Chandni Chowk
Shahjahanabad core with Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, Chawri Bazaar, and Daryaganj. It is dense, loud, food-heavy, and best handled by Metro plus short cycle-rickshaw hops.
2New Delhi and Connaught Place
Lutyens Delhi around Connaught Place, Janpath, Kartavya Path, India Gate, and Rashtrapati Bhavan. Wide avenues and colonial blocks replace Old Delhi lanes.
3Paharganj and Karol Bagh
Central Delhi hotel-and-market belt near New Delhi station, RK Ashram Marg, and Karol Bagh. It is convenient for trains and budget stays, with heavy street traffic and constant touting.
Day trips
230km / 2-5h by train from New Delhi or 3h by Yamuna Expressway
Agra and the Taj Mahal
The Taj Mahal, Agra Fort, and Mughal riverfront gardens make the strongest single day outside Delhi. The Taj Mahal is closed on Friday, so do not plan the trip then.
280km / about 4h by the fastest trains from Delhi
Jaipur
Rajasthan capital with Amber Fort, City Palace, Hawa Mahal, and bazaars. It is possible as a long day by early train, but easier as an overnight.
160km / 2-3h by train to Mathura plus rickshaw
Vrindavan and Mathura
Krishna pilgrimage towns south of Delhi. Festival dates such as Holi change the crowd level dramatically, so check train availability before committing.
Getting around
The Delhi Metro is the practical backbone, with Yellow Line useful for Chandni Chowk, New Delhi station, Hauz Khas, and Qutb Minar, and Blue Line useful for Akshardham. Fares run about Rs10-60, a Smart Card costs Rs200 with Rs150 value and Rs50 deposit, and the Airport Express has special fares from Indira Gandhi International Airport.
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Common questions about Delhi in September
- Best rainy-day things to do in Delhi in September
September averages 16 rainy days in Delhi, so keep these indoor stops as realistic backups.
- Akshardham Temple — Large Hindu temple complex east of the Yamuna, served by the Blue Line side of the Delhi Metro. It is East Delhi’s headline visitor site.
- Jama Masjid — Large 17th-century mosque in Old Delhi, a short walk from Red Fort through Chandni Chowk. The approach through Chawri Bazaar and cycle-rickshaw traffic is part of the experience.
- Lotus Temple — Bahai house of worship in South East Delhi with a flower-shaped structure. The temple sits near the Kalkaji and Okhla side of the city rather than the Old Delhi core.
- Purana Qila — 16th-century Mughal citadel associated with Sher Shah Suri's Shergarh and Humayun's Dinpanah. It sits near Delhi Zoo and the Pragati Maidan side of New Delhi.
- What to pack for Delhi in September
Pack for September's weather, not a generic Delhi checklist.
- Light, breathable daytime clothes for average highs around 33°C / 92°F.
- Breathable evening clothes because nights stay near 25°C / 78°F.
- Compact rain gear and shoes that handle wet pavement across about 16 rainy days.
- How many days do you need in Delhi
- 4 days covers the main Delhi highlights at a realistic pace. Add 3 extra days if you want the listed day trips.
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