Delhi · SpringMonth summary
Delhi weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 39°C
🌧 Rainy days
17% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Delhi in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 39°C.
❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.
Our take: May is an average time for Delhi. November (8.9/10) is clearly preferable.
By trip type
Delhi in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Delhi. Temperatures rise (39°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (17% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. November (8.9/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Delhi averages 39°C, 17% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10.
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Comparison
May vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -12°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -13%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Delhi in May
Is May a good time to visit Delhi?
May is an acceptable time for Delhi (score 6.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider November (8.9/10) if possible.
What to do in Delhi in May?
With 39°C max and 11.4h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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