8Β° to 21Β°
Cold & Hazy
The coldest month of the year, with persistent fog and some of the worst air quality of the year.
π§₯ Warm layersπ· N95 mask recommended
11Β° to 24Β°
Mild & Clearer
Noticeably milder and less foggy than January, though pollution remains a real presence.
π§₯ Light layersπ· Mask recommended
16Β° to 31Β°
Warming Fast
Pleasantly warm in the first half, though the heat builds quickly as the month goes on.
βοΈ Sunscreenπ₯΅ Heat building
21Β° to 37Β°
Hot Season Begins
Daytime highs regularly push past 37Β°C, with oppressive heat setting in for good.
π₯΅ Heat protectionπ§ Stay hydrated
26Β° to 40Β°
Scorching
Among the hottest months of the year, with temperatures that can reach the mid-40s Celsius.
π₯΅ Extreme heatπ§ Stay hydrated
28Β° to 39Β°
Peak Heat
The hottest month of the year on average, with record highs above 48Β°C before the monsoon breaks.
π₯΅ Extreme heatπ
Dawn outings only
27Β° to 36Β°
Monsoon Arrives
Heavy rain finally brings some relief from the heat, though humidity climbs sharply.
β Umbrella essentialπ§ Stay hydrated
27Β° to 34Β°
Deep Monsoon
The wettest month of the year, hot and humid, but with the cleanest air of the year thanks to the rain.
β Heavy rain gearβ οΈ Flash-flood aware
25Β° to 34Β°
Monsoon Eases
Rain tapers off as the month goes on, still hot and humid but gradually improving.
β Umbrella handyπ₯΅ Still humid
19Β° to 33Β°
Sunshine Returns
Drier air makes the lingering heat more bearable, though pollution starts climbing again.
βοΈ Sunscreenπ· Pollution rising
13Β° to 28Β°
Comfortable but Smoggy
Pleasant temperatures and plenty of sun, offset by rapidly worsening air quality as the smog season begins.
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Diwali, dates vary each year
India's biggest festival brings citywide lights, fireworks, and celebration, but the fireworks also cause one of the sharpest annual spikes in Delhi's air pollution. Falling on the Hindu lunar calendar, it usually lands in late October or November.
π§₯ Light layersπ· Mask recommended
8Β° to 23Β°
Cold Sets In
Nearly as cold as January, with fog becoming more frequent as the month goes on.
π§₯ Warm layersπ«οΈ Fog possible
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Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in New Delhi?›
Delhi's monsoon season runs roughly from July through September, with August historically the wettest, averaging around 236mm of rain across 13 days.
What is the best time of year to visit New Delhi?›
November, December, and February are historically Delhi's most comfortable months, dry air and pleasant days, though this is also when air pollution runs at its worst all year, so it's a real trade-off.
What is the least favorable time to visit New Delhi?›
May and June historically bring the most extreme heat of the year, with temperatures that have reached above 48Β°C.
Which month has the most rain in New Delhi?›
August is historically the wettest month, averaging around 236mm of rain across 13 days.
Which month is the driest in New Delhi?›
November is historically the driest month, averaging around 5mm of rain.
How hot does New Delhi get?›
June is historically the hottest month of the year.
What should I pack for New Delhi during the rainy season?›
An umbrella is worth having from around July through September, and a mask is worth considering for winter air quality from November through February.
Is winter air pollution a real concern in New Delhi?›
Yes. Delhi regularly ranks among the more polluted major cities in the world, with AQI readings reaching severe levels, especially from late October through December when post-harvest crop burning peaks. An N95 or N99 mask is worth packing for this window.
Can fog disrupt flights in New Delhi?›
Yes. Dense winter fog, thickened by pollution acting as condensation nuclei, has caused mass flight cancellations and delays at Delhi airport in past years, mainly December and January. Build in buffer time if flying through during this window.
Is there a major holiday worth planning around in New Delhi?›
Diwali, India's biggest festival, brings citywide lights, fireworks, and celebration, though the fireworks also cause one of the sharpest annual spikes in Delhi's air pollution. It falls on the Hindu lunar calendar, usually landing in late October or November.