The month in detail
What to expect in May
May is peak dry season in Delhi. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain risk remains low (12% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. November (9.2/10) is significantly better if possible.
May ranks 6 out of 12 months in Delhi. Compared to April: +2°C daytime, 7 pts more rainy days.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
comfortable
14°
Daylight
13.4h of daylight
Air quality
poor
AQI 109
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Delhi is November (9.2/10), 3.4 pts higher than May.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · India
🗣️LanguageHindi
💶CurrencyIndian Rupee (₹)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthMay · 39°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 19°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 49%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location
Where is Delhi ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
IndiaTropical climate with a 9.2 → 4.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
28.61°N · 77.21°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Delhi?
November is the best month with 27.0°C highs, 14.0°C lows, 8.2h of sunshine and 3.0% rainy days. The months of November & March offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Delhi get in November?
Delhi averages 8.2 sunshine hours per day in November. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.9/10.
What is the rainiest month in Delhi?
July is the most unfavourable month with July has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Delhi in November?
In November, overnight lows reach 14.0°C, while afternoon highs average 27.0°C.
Is Delhi good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Delhi scores 7.8/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains November with a score of 8.9/10.
When should you avoid Delhi?
July is the most difficult month to visit Delhi, with July has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Delhi in May?
The average UV index reaches 8 in May in Delhi (high), with about 13.4h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.