Delhi Best Time to Visit
Monthly weather, temperatures, and the best season to travel for Delhi, India. 7 verified facts from official sources.
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| Fact | Source | Verified |
|---|---|---|
| Best time to visit Delhi: February, March, April, October, November (24–37°C daytime, minimal rainfall). These months offer comfortable temperatures and dry weather for sightseeing. Based on 10-year weather averages (2016–2025). | Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5) | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Delhi monthly weather (10-year avg): Jan: 19/8°C, 31mm; Feb: 24/11°C, 20mm; Mar: 30/16°C, 24mm; Apr: 37/22°C, 7mm; May: 39/25°C, 36mm; Jun: 38/28°C, 69mm; Jul: 34/27°C, 236mm; Aug: 32/26°C, 168mm; Sep: 33/25°C, 127mm; Oct: 32/20°C, 20mm; Nov: 27/15°C, 6mm; Dec: 22/10°C, 7mm. Temperatures are daily high/low in Celsius; rainfall is monthly total in mm. | Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5) | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Delhi monsoon: July to September brings heavy rainfall (up to 236mm/month, 22+ rainy days). Roads flood, transport is disrupted, and outdoor activities are limited. Some travellers enjoy the monsoon atmosphere and lower prices — but plan for indoor alternatives. | Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5) | 12 Mar 2026 |
| India monsoon timing: the southwest monsoon arrives in Kerala around 1 June, reaches Mumbai by mid-June, Delhi by late June/early July, and withdraws by September (south) to October (north). The northeast coast (not covered by Indiaesque) gets a second monsoon Oct–Dec. | Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5) | 12 Mar 2026 |
| India peak tourist season: October to March for North India (Delhi, Agra, Jaipur, Varanasi, Rajasthan). November to February for South India (Kerala, Goa). Hotel prices are 30–50% lower in shoulder season (April–June, September) but heat and humidity are significant. | Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5) | 12 Mar 2026 |
| India’s three seasons: winter (Nov–Feb, cool and dry — best for tourism), summer (Mar–Jun, intensely hot in the north), and monsoon (Jul–Oct, heavy rain especially on the west coast and Gangetic plain). The south is warm year-round with less extreme seasonal variation. | Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5) | 12 Mar 2026 |
| India festival seasons and weather: Diwali (Oct/Nov) and Holi (March) fall in pleasant weather across the north. Durga Puja (October) in Kolkata is warm but comfortable. Onam (Aug/Sep) in Kerala coincides with late monsoon — expect rain but celebrations continue regardless. | Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5) | 12 Mar 2026 |