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Best time to visit Delhi
Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.
Best time to visit Delhi, India
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10-20°C, clear and dry with crisp mornings. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Air quality can be poor due to fog and pollution. | |
| February | 15-25°C, sunny and pleasant, gradually warming. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Occasional dust storms can occur. | |
| March | 20-30°C, warm and sunny, beginning of spring. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Temperatures start to rise significantly by the end of the month. | |
| April | 25-38°C, hot and dry, increasing humidity. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Heat waves become common, making outdoor activities challenging. | |
| May | 30-45°C, extremely hot and dry. | low | low |
⚠ Severe heat wave conditions, outdoor sightseeing is highly discouraged. | |
| June | 35-45°C, very hot and humid, start of monsoon. | low | low |
⚠ Intense heat and humidity, high chance of heavy rain disrupting travel. | |
| July | 28-35°C, hot and very humid with heavy monsoon rains. | low | low |
⚠ Heavy rainfall can cause waterlogging and transport delays. | |
| August | 28-34°C, hot and humid, lingering monsoon activity. | low | low |
⚠ Still prone to heavy rains and high humidity. | |
| September | 27-33°C, hot and humid, end of monsoon. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Humidity remains high, occasional rains persist. | |
| October | 24-32°C, pleasant, sunny, and dry. | high | high |
⚠ Major festival season leads to higher crowds and prices. | |
| November | 18-28°C, cool, sunny, and very pleasant. | high | high |
⚠ Peak tourist season, book accommodations and flights well in advance. | |
| December | 10-22°C, cool and dry with clear skies. | high | high |
⚠ Mornings and evenings can be quite cold; air quality can be an issue. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
A grand military parade and cultural display celebrating India's constitution.
A festival celebrating the arrival of spring, often marked by yellow attire and prayers to Saraswati.
The festival of colors, celebrated with great enthusiasm by throwing colored powders and water.
A Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Rama.
A Hindu festival celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna.
A nine-night festival dedicated to the worship of the divine feminine, celebrated with fasting and traditional dances.
The festival of lights, celebrated with fireworks, lamps, sweets, and family gatherings.
A Sikh festival celebrating the birth of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of Sikhism.
Insider timing tips
- •Delhi experiences a distinct monsoon season from July to September, characterized by heavy rainfall and high humidity that can significantly impact outdoor activities and travel.
- •The shoulder months of October-November and February-March offer a sweet spot with pleasant weather, but coincide with major festivals (Diwali, Holi) which drive up crowds and prices.
- •Summer months (April-June) are extremely hot with temperatures regularly exceeding 40°C, making daytime exploration uncomfortable and potentially dangerous.
- •Winter mornings and evenings (December-January) can be very cold (near 5°C), and the season is notorious for dense fog and poor air quality, which can cause flight and transport delays.
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