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Delhi weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
79°F – 90°F
🌧 Rainy days
66% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
November (8.9/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Delhi in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Delhi in August: 90°F and 10.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Delhi in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in August
In the height of summer, Delhi sees high temperatures (32°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 66% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 46°F | 66°F | 12% | 0.0in | 10.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 52°F | 75°F | 11% | 0.0in | 10.1h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ March | 61°F | 86°F | 12% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 8.6/10 |
| 🥵 April | 72°F | 99°F | 9% | 0.0in | 11.7h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 May | 79°F | 102°F | 17% | 0.0in | 11.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 June | 82°F | 100°F | 31% | 0.1in | 11.3h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ July | 79°F | 93°F | 73% | 0.3in | 10.1h | 5.1/10 |
| ⛅ August | 79°F | 90°F | 66% | 0.2in | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 77°F | 90°F | 39% | 0.2in | 11.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ☀️ October | 68°F | 90°F | 8% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 8.2/10 |
| ☀️ November | 57°F | 81°F | 4% | 0.0in | 9.8h | 8.9/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 50°F | 72°F | 4% | 0.0in | 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 August, Delhi averages 90°F, 66% rainy days and 10.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
August vs November (best month)
The best month is November (score 8.9/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -5°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -62%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Delhi in August
Is August a good time to visit Delhi?
August is an acceptable time for Delhi (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider November (8.9/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Delhi in August?
Yes, 66% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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