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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 |
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| January | 8-20°C, clear and dry with occasional fog. | moderate | moderate |
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| February | 12-25°C, sunny and dry. | moderate | moderate |
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| March | 18-32°C, pleasant transitioning to warm and dry. | moderate | moderate |
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| April | 25-40°C, hot and dry. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Temperatures can exceed 40°C, making outdoor activities strenuous. | |
| May | 30-45°C, very hot and dry. | low | low |
⚠ Extreme heat wave conditions are common; outdoor exploration is severely limited. | |
| June | 30-45°C, hot with increasing humidity and pre-monsoon storms. | low | low |
⚠ Monsoon onset brings heavy rains and high humidity, often causing travel disruptions. | |
| July | 28-35°C, heavy monsoon rains and high humidity. | low | low |
⚠ Monsoon season means persistent rain, flooding, and high humidity, impacting outdoor activities. | |
| August | 28-34°C, continued monsoon rains and humidity. | low | low |
⚠ Monsoon continues, with high humidity and potential for travel delays due to rain. | |
| September | 26-34°C, receding monsoon, humid but clearing. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Humidity can still be high at the start of the month. | |
| October | 20-32°C, clear, dry, and pleasant. | high | high |
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| November | 15-28°C, cool, crisp, and sunny. | peak | peak |
⚠ Peak tourist season; book accommodation and flights well in advance. | |
| December | 8-22°C, cold and dry with sunny days. | high | high |
⚠ Nights and early mornings can be quite cold. |
Annual events worth timing your trip around
A major national parade showcasing India's military might and cultural diversity.
Celebrates 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 nine-night festival honoring the goddess Durga, featuring fasting, prayers, and cultural performances.
The festival of lights, celebrated with lamps, fireworks, sweets, and family gatherings.
A festival dedicated to the Sun God, observed with fasting and offerings by the riverside.
Celebrated with carols, midnight mass, and festive decorations in churches and markets.
Insider timing tips
- •The post-monsoon months of October and November offer the most pleasant weather but also see peak tourist crowds and prices.
- •To avoid the extreme heat and humidity, plan your visit outside of April to August. However, this means higher costs and more people.
- •The monsoon season (July-August) brings the lowest prices and fewest tourists, but be prepared for significant rainfall and potential travel disruptions.
- •Shoulder months like March and September offer a balance of decent weather and moderate crowds/prices, though humidity can be a factor.
- •Major festivals like Diwali and Holi can significantly increase accommodation prices and crowds, but also offer unique cultural experiences.
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