Best Time to Visit Delhi
India · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
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.
Climate profile
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.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 36 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| 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 |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Delhi?
- 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.
- What is the hottest month in Delhi?
- May is typically the hottest month in Delhi, with average daytime highs around 41°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Delhi?
- August is usually the wettest month, with around 197mm of precipitation.