Delhi, IndiaQuick decision
When to visit Delhi?
🌞 Best time overall
November
🌡️ Optimal temperature
14°C–27°C in November
🌧 Least rain
4% rainy days in November
🌧 Wettest month
July (73%)
📅 Best score
8.9/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Mughal FortsOctober–March — Red Fort, Qutb Minar and Humayun's Tomb.
Street FoodOctober–March — Chandni Chowk, paratha, chaat and tandoori.
Shopping & BazaarsYear-round — Connaught Place, Dilli Haat and Khan markets.
SpiritualityYear-round — temples, mosques, gurdwaras and Lotus Temple.
Monthly climate data
Delhi weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 8°C | 19°C | 12% | 1.0 | 10.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 11°C | 24°C | 11% | 0.7 | 10.1h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ March | 16°C | 30°C | 12% | 0.8 | 11.4h | 8.6/10 |
| 🥵 April | 22°C | 37°C | 9% | 0.2 | 11.7h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 May | 26°C | 39°C | 17% | 1.2 | 11.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 28°C | 38°C | 31% | 2.3 | 11.3h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ July | 26°C | 34°C | 73% | 7.6 | 10.1h | 5.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 26°C | 32°C | 66% | 5.4 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 25°C | 32°C | 39% | 4.2 | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ☀️ October | 20°C | 32°C | 8% | 0.6 | 11.0h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ November | 14°C | 27°C | 4% | 0.2 | 9.8h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 10°C | 22°C | 4% | 0.2 | 9.6h | 8.2/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 35°C, 13% rainy days, 11.5h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 35°C, 57% rainy days, 10.5h sunshine/day. Score: 6.1/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 30°C, 17% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.2/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 22°C, 9% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 8.0/10.
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FAQ
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November is ideal with 4% rainy days and 27°C.
July is the wettest month with 73% rainy days.
Yes, November is the best month with an average of 27°C.
In winter, the average score is 8.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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