New Delhi Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
New Delhi has a warm China climate. This climate is characterized by a very wet summer and dry winter. Starting June humidity rises kicking off the rainy season. This in combination with warm temperature is far from pleasant.
It cools off in November when the short winter starts. From November until February is the best time of year to visit New Delhi. However in January it often tends to be foggy. In March, the wind is mainly from the north-west. It brings very hot air and the temperature is very high again from March to October. Starting April temperatures in New Delhi often exceed 40°C (104°F).
Monthly Temperature in New Delhi
Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to pleasant in New Delhi. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 41°C (106°F) in May. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a pleasant 21°C (70°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 29°C (84°F) in May to 9°C (48°F) in January.
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Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in New Delhi
Generally, New Delhi has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 709 mm (28 in) of rainfall annually. New Delhi can be quite wet during July, receiving approximately 202 mm (8 in) of precipitation over 10 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (November), you will experience much drier conditions, with 5.6 mm (0.2 in) of precipitation spread across 0 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our New Delhi Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine Hours in New Delhi
New Delhi experiences moderate variation in sunshine hours across the seasons. With 9.5 hours daily sunshine in May, it dips to 5.9 hours in August, offering a balanced mix of sunny and overcast days.
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Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Humidity in New Delhi by Month
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in New Delhi.
The city experiences its highest humidity in August, reaching 67%. In April, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 25%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Relative humidity over the year
Wind Speed in New Delhi
The average wind speed over the year ranges from 1 m/s (2 knots) to 4 m/s (8 knots). It is lower in October and November and higher in June. What does this mean?
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
New Delhi 3-Day Forecast
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Best Time to Visit New Delhi
During the months of January, February, November and December, New Delhi enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 21°C (71°F) to 29°C (85°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.Rainfall during this time ranges from 6 mm (0.2 in) in November to 37 mm (1.5 in) in February. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers.
The rainy season falls during July and August, bringing heavy precipitation. Wondering where to travel based on your weather preferences? Our recommendation tool helps you find destinations with your ideal climate conditions. Use our weather planner to find your perfect destination.
