Delhi in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate
Weather in Delhi in May 2027
Average weather
Average temperature in Delhi in May
The expected average maximum temperature in May is +97°F with a maximum of +111°F and a minimum of +66°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 16% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +88°F.
Is Delhi warm or cold in May?
Delhi is typically hot in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +97°F to +102°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +72°F to +79°F.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
May is one of the warmest months in Delhi, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Delhi in May
| April | May | June | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg. temperature | +97°F | +102°F | +102°F | |||
| Min. temperature | +55°F | +63°F | +72°F | |||
| Max. temperature | +111°F | +117°F | +117°F | |||
| Rainfall | 6 mm | 11 mm | 29 mm | |||
| Wind | 2 m/s | 2 m/s | 2 m/s | |||
| Humidity | 36% | 37% | 50% | |||
| Air pressure | 1006 HPa | 1001 HPa | 998 HPa | |||
☀️ | Sunny days | 19 | 18 | 12 | ||
☁️ | Cloudy days | 6 | 6 | 8 | ||
🌧️ | Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 5 | ||
❄️ | Snowy days | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Our opinion | Good | Good | Good | |||
May weather is still as good as in April. It’s getting warmer as May arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +97°F to +102°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 6 mm to 11 mm. Humidity rises from 36% to 37%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 19 sunny days in April to 18 in May.
June brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Delhi is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
How was the weather last May in Delhi?
Climate Change Over the Years
The climate in Delhi in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1997 (+85°F) and the highest in 1987 (+90°F). The driest year was 2014 with only 56 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1983 with 879 mm.
FAQ
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Monthly weather in Delhi
Source of the data
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.
