Climate of Delhi, India
Area-weighted average across Delhi. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Delhi, a subdivision of India, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 14°C / 57.2°F in January to 33.7°C / 92.7°F in June, with rainfall from 5 mm / 0.2 in to 226 mm / 8.9 in depending on the season (683 mm / 26.9 in total across the year). See the 2 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14°C57.2°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 16.9°C62.4°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 22.4°C72.3°F | 14 mm0.6″ | Sunny & Warm |
| April | 28.7°C83.7°F | 7 mm0.3″ | Sunny & Hot |
| May | 32.9°C91.2°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 33.7°C92.7°F | 40 mm1.6″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 31°C87.8°F | 199 mm7.8″ | — |
| August | 29.8°C85.6°F | 226 mm8.9″ | — |
| September | 29.3°C84.7°F | 114 mm4.5″ | — |
| October | 25.8°C78.4°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| November | 20.2°C68.4°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| December | 15.4°C59.7°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Delhi?
The best months to visit Delhi, India for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, April, May, June, October, November, December. The warmest month is June at an area-wide average of 33.7°C / 92.7°F, and the driest is November with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Delhi?
Delhi, India has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 14°C / 57.2°F in January to 33.7°C / 92.7°F in June. Annual rainfall averages about 683 mm / 26.9 in, with the wettest month being August (226 mm / 8.9 in) and the driest November (5 mm / 0.2 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Delhi?
The hottest month in Delhi is June, with an area-wide average temperature of 33.7°C / 92.7°F.
What is the coldest month in Delhi?
The coldest month in Delhi is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 14°C / 57.2°F.
When does it rain most in Delhi?
The wettest month in Delhi is August, averaging about 226 mm / 8.9 in of rainfall. The driest is November with about 5 mm / 0.2 in.