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📊 Monthly Climate Overview
| Month | Max °C | Min °C | Rain mm | Rain Days | Sun h | Wind km/h | Sea °C |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19.2°C | 8.3°C | 37.2 mm | 4 | 9.0 h | 13.2 km/h | – |
| Feb | 23.5°C | 11.1°C | 21.1 mm | 4 | 9.8 h | 14.8 km/h | – |
| Mar | 29°C | 15.8°C | 34.9 mm | 5 | 11.0 h | 16.3 km/h | – |
| Apr | 35.9°C | 21.4°C | 12.1 mm | 3 | 11.5 h | 17.8 km/h | – |
| May | 38.5°C | 25.1°C | 35.7 mm | 5 | 11.4 h | 18.4 km/h | – |
| Jun | 38.3°C | 27.7°C | 54.7 mm | 9 | 11.3 h | 18 km/h | – |
| Jul | 33.7°C | 26.8°C | 231.4 mm | 22 | 9.1 h | 15.4 km/h | – |
| Aug | 32.7°C | 26.2°C | 150.7 mm | 19 | 9.3 h | 15 km/h | – |
| Sep | 32.8°C | 24.8°C | 93.7 mm | 11 | 10.3 h | 14.7 km/h | – |
| Oct | 32°C | 20°C | 19.3 mm | 3 | 10.6 h | 12.6 km/h | – |
| Nov | 27°C | 14.6°C | 6.3 mm | 1 | 9.9 h | 12.7 km/h | – |
| Dec | 21.5°C | 9.5°C | 4.3 mm | 1 | 9.3 h | 12.3 km/h | – |
📖Climate & Best Time to Visit Delhi
Delhi (India) has a tropical climate with an annual average of around 25 °C. Daytime highs average 30 °C, while nights cool to about 19 °C. The destination sees roughly 701 mm of rainfall per year and 10.2 hours of sunshine per day on average.
Mughal heritage and modern capital — the Red Fort, the Jama Masjid (India's largest mosque) and the bazaars of Chandni Chowk.
Spring and autumn are ideal for a city break: April is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours of sun per day, and mild temperatures make exploring on foot comfortable. Peak summer (May, up to 38.5 °C) can get exhausting, while in January nights drop to 8.3 °C.
Note: with roughly 30 °C between the hottest and coldest month, picking the right time of year matters a lot here.
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Frequently asked questions about Delhi
When is the best time to visit Delhi?
The best time to visit Delhi: February, March, November and December – best in November (avg. 20.8 °C, 1 rainy day). Based on the monthly values for 2014 to 2023.
What are the temperatures in Delhi?
The warmest month is May with an average of 31.8 °C and daytime highs around 38.5 °C. The coldest month is January with an average of 13.8 °C and night-time lows around 8.3 °C.
How many rainy days does Delhi have?
July has the most rainy days with 22 rainy days. The driest month is November with 1 rainy day.