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Best time to visit Delhi: month by month
Short answer
October to March is best, with highs of about 18–31°C and almost no rain; it is also peak season. November to January can bring severe smog and fog, so check air quality. April to June regularly passes 37–38°C, often more, and the monsoon peaks in July.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18°C | 7°C | 6 | high |
| Feb | 24°C | 11°C | 2 | high |
| Mar | 31°C | 17°C | 2 | high |
| Apr | 37°C | 21°C | 2 | medium |
| May | 37°C | 24°C | 5 | low |
| Jun | 38°C | 27°C | 8 | low |
| Jul | 34°C | 27°C | 22 | low |
| Aug | 34°C | 26°C | 12 | low |
| Sep | 33°C | 25°C | 16 | medium |
| Oct | 31°C | 19°C | 3 | high |
| Nov | 26°C | 14°C | 1 | very high |
| Dec | 22°C | 9°C | 1 | very high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
March is pleasant at 31°C, but April and May reach about 37°C with lows of 21–24°C; very dry.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Hot at 34–38°C with humid nights of 26–27°C; the monsoon brings about 22 rainy days in July.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Rain fades after September; October is 31°C and November 26°C with almost no rain, though smog builds in November.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Pleasant days of 18–24°C and cool nights of 7–11°C, with frequent fog and pollution in December and January.
Events worth planning around
- Republic Day parade on Kartavya Path (26 January).
- Holi, the festival of colours (usually March).
- Independence Day (15 August).
- Diwali, the festival of lights (October or November).
When to avoid
April to June is extremely hot, often above 40°C. From about November to January, check the air quality index, as smog can be severe.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Delhi?
October, February or March: warm, dry days and less smog than mid-winter.
Is Delhi too hot in summer?
April to June is extremely hot, often above 40°C. Sightsee early and late.
When is the monsoon in Delhi?
Roughly July to September, with the most rain in July.