In general the best time to visit Delhi is probably January, February, March, October, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are April, May, June, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
The best time for a sun tanning holiday is April, May, June. Average maximum temperatures are up to +102°F in June and it has 12 sunny days on average.
In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, July, August with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Delhi in different months
This is the average weather in Delhi for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, March, October, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 26 sunny days in October and the temperature ranges from +68°F to +91°F.
April, May, June, September usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +102°F during May.
In July, August the weather is average. Expect around 20 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 86 mm in July.
Climate in Delhi
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Delhi for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+86°F
+91°F
+104°F
+111°F
+115°F
+117°F
+109°F
+104°F
+102°F
+100°F
+95°F
+88°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+68°F
+75°F
+86°F
+97°F
+102°F
+102°F
+93°F
+91°F
+93°F
+91°F
+82°F
+72°F
Minimum Temperature
+36°F
+37°F
+43°F
+55°F
+63°F
+72°F
+73°F
+75°F
+66°F
+54°F
+45°F
+36°F
Avg. water temperature
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Humidity, %
73
64
54
36
38
50
71
75
69
58
60
68
Rain, mm
13
17
9
6
11
28
86
69
38
11
2
5
Snow, mm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Sunny Days
17
17
19
19
17
12
2
3
13
26
25
21
Cloud Days
11
7
7
6
6
8
11
10
7
2
4
8
Rainy Days
2
3
2
2
2
5
10
10
6
2
1
1
Snowy Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Delhi during the whole year:
The hottest month in Delhi is June with average maximum temperature going up to +102°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +46°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Delhi looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Delhi is August with average humidity going up to 75%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 36%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Delhi during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is October with approximately 26 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 11 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 10 rainy days and 86 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Delhi:
What is the hottest month in Delhi?
The hottest month in Delhi is June with average maximum temperature of +102°F.
What is the coldest month in Delhi?
The coldest month in Delhi is January with minimum temperatures of +46°F.
Is Delhi worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Delhi usually has great weather. The best month is probably June with +102°F and 12 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Delhi?
if you're looking to visit Delhi when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, August, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being November with only 2 mm of rain.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Delhi, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.