Delhi weather
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Delhi, in India, has its warmest weather in May, when daytime temperatures average 38.3°C, while January nights are the coldest at around 7°C. The city sees roughly 761mm of rain a year; July is normally the wettest month and April the driest. Figures are averaged from 2020–2024 observations.
Climate averages
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18° | 7° | 38mm | 5 |
| Feb | 23.3° | 10.4° | 16mm | 2 |
| Mar | 29.2° | 15.7° | 45mm | 3 |
| Apr | 35.8° | 20.8° | 3mm | 1 |
| May | 38.3° | 24.8° | 38mm | 4 |
| Jun | 38.3° | 27.5° | 44mm | 7 |
| Jul | 34.5° | 26.9° | 229mm | 21 |
| Aug | 33.3° | 26.4° | 154mm | 17 |
| Sep | 33° | 25° | 152mm | 13 |
| Oct | 31.6° | 19.4° | 21mm | 2 |
| Nov | 26.8° | 13.7° | 10mm | 1 |
| Dec | 21.3° | 8.9° | 11mm | 1 |
Seasons in Delhi
Spring (March–May). Daytime highs in Delhi climb from 29.2°C in March to 38.3°C by May, while nights ease from 15.7°C to 24.8°C. The season brings around 86mm of rain in total.
Summer (June–August). The warmest stretch of the year: afternoons average 35.4°C, peaking in June at 38.3°C. June is usually the driest of the summer months (44mm over ~7 rainy days). Around the June solstice, Delhi gets roughly 13.8 hours of daylight.
Autumn (September–November). Daytime temperatures fall from 33°C in September to 26.8°C by November, with around 183mm of rain across the season.
Winter (December–February). Nights average 8.8°C, with January the coldest month (average low 7°C, daytime high 18°C). Expect about 8 days with measurable rain over the three months, and only around 10.2 hours of daylight in mid-December.
How Delhi compares
| Delhi | UK town average | |
|---|---|---|
| Annual rainfall | 761mm | 1054mm |
| Rainy days per year | 77 | 167 |
| Summer daytime high | 35.4°C | 19.7°C |
| Winter night low | 8.8°C | 3.4°C |
Delhi is about 28% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm), based on 2020–2024 monthly normals.
Delhi weather FAQs
What is the warmest month in Delhi?
May is typically the warmest month in Delhi, with average daytime highs of 38.3°C. Summer afternoons (June–August) average around 35.4°C.
What is the wettest month in Delhi?
July is usually the wettest month, with around 229mm of rain over roughly 21 rainy days. April is typically the driest (3mm).
How much does it rain in Delhi per year?
Delhi receives roughly 761mm of precipitation per year, spread over about 77 days with at least 1mm of rain (based on 2020–2024 observations).
How cold are winters in Delhi?
Winter nights (December–February) in Delhi average around 8.8°C, with January typically the coldest month (average low 7°C).
When is the best time to visit Delhi for good weather?
Late spring and summer offer the most reliable weather in Delhi. June is typically the driest of the warm months (44mm of rain), while June is the warmest, averaging 38.3°C by day — and near the June solstice there are around 14 hours of daylight to enjoy.
How does Delhi's weather compare with the UK?
Delhi receives 761mm of rain a year, about 28% drier than the average for the 121 UK towns tracked on this site (1054mm). Summer daytime highs average 35.4°C against a UK-town average of 19.7°C, and winter nights average 8.8°C versus 3.4°C.