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On the climate data, the best time to visit Delhi is November – February, scoring up to 100/100 with highs around 78°F (26°C) and 0.9 in (22 mm) of rain in February. The toughest month is July, mainly because of heat.
Highs run from 71°F to 109°F across the year, and the yearly total is about 29.5 in (750 mm) of rain.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high | 71°F21°C | 78°F26°C | 90°F32°C | 102°F39°C | 109°F43°C | 108°F42°C | 98°F37°C | 93°F34°C | 92°F33°C | 90°F32°C | 82°F28°C | 73°F23°C |
| Avg low | 43°F6°C | 48°F9°C | 59°F15°C | 71°F22°C | 81°F27°C | 85°F30°C | 82°F28°C | 79°F26°C | 74°F23°C | 65°F18°C | 55°F13°C | 46°F8°C |
| Rain | 0.6 in16 mm | 0.9 in22 mm | 0.7 in18 mm | 0.6 in15 mm | 1.3 in33 mm | 3.1 in80 mm | 8.5 in217 mm | 8.0 in203 mm | 4.8 in121 mm | 0.5 in13 mm | 0.2 in4 mm | 0.3 in8 mm |
| Humidity | 44% | 41% | 33% | 24% | 23% | 36% | 63% | 75% | 69% | 51% | 43% | 42% |
| Cloud | 35% | 31% | 31% | 37% | 43% | 55% | 75% | 68% | 37% | 15% | 18% | 26% |
| Comfort | 98 | 100 | 78 | 58 | 56 | 47 | 25 | 37 | 62 | 79 | 98 | 100 |
Source: NASA POWER (public domain), 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km satellite and reanalysis grid, so coasts and valleys can differ from what's shown. The grid cell sits at about 206 m (676 ft), close to Delhi's own ~213 m. Precipitation includes snow as melted water; daylight is calculated from latitude. Check a forecast before you go.
The coldest season, with highs of 71–78°F (21–26°C) and lows down to 43°F (6°C). It's the driest season, with only about 1.8 in (46 mm) of rain, 6% of the year's total. December – February are among the best-scoring months (season average 99/100).
Peak warmth: highs of 90–109°F (32–43°C). About 2.6 in (66 mm) of rain falls across these months, 9% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 59°F (15°C). Comfort scores sit mid-table, averaging 64/100.
Temperatures slide from 108°F highs in June to 93°F by August. It's the wettest season, with about 19.7 in (500 mm) of rain, 67% of the year's total. August feels humid, with humidity near 75%. It holds the toughest stretch on our comfort score (July), averaging 36/100.
Temperatures slide from 92°F highs in September to 82°F by November. About 5.4 in (138 mm) of rain falls across these months, 18% of the year's total. Lows bottom out around 55°F (13°C). Comfort peaks here: November ranks with the year's best, and the season averages 80/100.
By comfort score: 6 Great, 1 Good, 3 Fair and 2 Tough. Great months: October – March. Tap a month for its own guide.
On the climate data, the best time to visit Delhi is November – February, scoring up to 100/100 with highs around 78°F (26°C) and 0.9 in (22 mm) of rain in February. The toughest month is July, mainly because of heat.
July is the wettest month, averaging about 8.5 in (217 mm) of rain. November is the driest, with about 0.2 in (4 mm). The yearly total is around 29.5 in (750 mm).
January is the coldest, with average lows of 43°F (6°C) and highs of 71°F (21°C). The warmest is May, with average highs of 109°F (43°C).
Yes: in August humidity averages 75% with warm temperatures, so it feels muggy. Summer highs peak around 108°F (42°C).
The wettest three-month stretch is July – September, with about 21.3 in (541 mm) of rain combined. The driest stretch is October – December, with about 1.0 in (25 mm).
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