Delhi NCR weather in May
Planning a journey to Delhi NCR this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Delhi NCR in May?
Delhi NCR is a region in India. May in Delhi NCR generally has very warm temperatures, with low precipitation. The month of May is in the summer season.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 41°C and nighttime temperatures around 27°C in New Delhi. In Delhi NCR, May typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.
May is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 21 mm in New Delhi. The city New Delhi usually sees around 286 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Delhi NCR in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Delhi NCR climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Delhi NCR?
New Delhi
In May New Delhi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Gurgaon
In May Gurgaon generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Noida
In May Noida generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Ghaziabad
In May Ghaziabad generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Greater Noida
In May Greater Noida generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 41°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Delhi NCR?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Delhi NCR due to the typically unpleasant weather in New Delhi.
On average, the best time to visit Delhi NCR is in January, February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in New Delhi. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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