India · 30-year monthly climate averages
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Delhi are January, February and December, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Delhi sees its warmest weather in May, when daytime highs average around 41°C, and its coolest in January (around 19°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 699mm — August is typically the wettest month (~197mm) and November the driest (~2mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from July to September — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 60 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19° / 9°C | 20mm | 🌟 Great |
| February | 24° / 12°C | 20mm | 🌟 Great |
| March | 31° / 17°C | 15mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 37° / 22°C | 8mm | 🤔 Fair |
| May | 41° / 26°C | 29mm | 🤔 Fair |
| June | 40° / 27°C | 63mm | 🤔 Fair |
| July | 35° / 26°C | 194mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 34° / 26°C | 197mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 34° / 24°C | 119mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| October | 33° / 20°C | 27mm | 👍 Good |
| November | 28° / 15°C | 2mm | 🌟 Great |
| December | 23° / 10°C | 6mm | 🌟 Great |
January in Delhi is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 19°C (66°F) and nighttime lows near 9°C (48°F). Expect roughly 20mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
February in Delhi is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 24°C (76°F) and nighttime lows near 12°C (54°F). Expect roughly 20mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes
March in Delhi is hot, with average daytime highs around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows near 17°C (62°F). Expect roughly 15mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
April in Delhi is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 37°C (99°F) and nighttime lows near 22°C (72°F). Expect roughly 8mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening
May in Delhi is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 41°C (105°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (79°F). Expect roughly 29mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening
June in Delhi is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 40°C (104°F) and nighttime lows near 27°C (81°F). Expect roughly 63mm of precipitation, with a moderate amount of rain.
🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening
July in Delhi is extremely hot, with average daytime highs around 35°C (95°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (79°F). Expect roughly 194mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — very light, loose clothing · high-SPF sunscreen and a sun hat · plan activities for early morning or evening · compact umbrella or rain jacket
August in Delhi is hot, with average daytime highs around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime lows near 26°C (78°F). Expect roughly 197mm of precipitation, and heavy rainfall is common — this is peak wet season territory.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
September in Delhi is hot, with average daytime highs around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime lows near 24°C (75°F). Expect roughly 119mm of precipitation, and this is one of the wetter months.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle · compact umbrella or rain jacket
October in Delhi is hot, with average daytime highs around 33°C (92°F) and nighttime lows near 20°C (69°F). Expect roughly 27mm of precipitation, with little rainfall.
🎒 What to pack — breathable summer clothing · sunscreen, hat and sunglasses · refillable water bottle
November in Delhi is warm, with average daytime highs around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows near 15°C (59°F). Expect roughly 2mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light summer clothing · sunscreen and sunglasses
December in Delhi is pleasantly warm, with average daytime highs around 23°C (73°F) and nighttime lows near 10°C (50°F). Expect roughly 6mm of precipitation, and rain is rare.
🎒 What to pack — light layers · comfortable walking shoes