When is the best time to go to New Delhi
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit New Delhi, India. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in New Delhi
New Delhi weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit New Delhi are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 19mm | 7.5hrs | 11.4hrs |
The climate in New Delhi during January can be summarized as mild and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit New Delhi, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in New Delhi and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in New Delhi with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
New Delhi weather in January »
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21°C | 15mm | 8.2hrs | 12hrs |
February in New Delhi is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit New Delhi, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in New Delhi and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 24°C (75°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in New Delhi with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
New Delhi weather in February »
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 15mm | 8.3hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in New Delhi is characteristically warm and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit New Delhi, with some very good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in New Delhi and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in New Delhi with around 15mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 9mm | 9.4hrs | 13.6hrs |
New Delhi's weather in April is typically very hot and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit New Delhi, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in New Delhi and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in New Delhi with around 9mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35°C | 17mm | 9.3hrs | 14.4hrs |
May is a dry month in New Delhi and the temperature is generally very hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit New Delhi, with some very good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in New Delhi and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 39°C (102°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in New Delhi with around 17mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35°C | 53mm | 7.3hrs | 11.4hrs |
June in New Delhi is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit New Delhi.
June is in the summer in New Delhi and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 39°C (102°F), whilst at night 28°C (82°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in New Delhi with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 220mm | 5.8hrs | 12hrs |
July in New Delhi is generally very wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to New Delhi for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in New Delhi and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a stifling 35°C (95°F), whilst at night 27°C (80°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in New Delhi with around 220mm 8.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 257mm | 6.1hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in New Delhi is characteristically very hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to New Delhi for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in New Delhi and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in New Delhi with around 257mm 10.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.1 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31°C | 127mm | 7.8hrs | 13.6hrs |
New Delhi's weather in September is typically very hot and wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to New Delhi for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in New Delhi and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in New Delhi with around 127mm 5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
New Delhi weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 24mm | 9.3hrs | 14.4hrs |
October is a dry month in New Delhi and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit New Delhi, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in New Delhi and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in New Delhi with around 24mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
New Delhi weather in October »
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25°C | 5mm | 8.9hrs | 11.4hrs |
November is a very dry month in New Delhi and the temperature is generally warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit New Delhi, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in New Delhi and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (83°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in New Delhi with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
New Delhi weather in November »
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 8mm | 7.6hrs | 12hrs |
December in New Delhi is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit New Delhi, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in New Delhi and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in New Delhi with around 8mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
New Delhi weather stats
| Hottest month: | June | 38.8°C 101.8°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | November | 5mm 0.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | November | 8.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 20.7°C 69.3°F |
| Wettest month: | August | 257mm 10.1ins |
| Warmest sea: | July | 25.4°C 77.7°F |
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