Delhi, Delhi Weather by Month and Climate Averages

How much rain does Delhi get?

Delhi gets 630 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 51 days with measurable rain. That is fewer rainy days than 69% of India.

August is the wettest month, with 170 mm. November is the driest, with 4 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 11.

Delhi weather by month

Delhi weather in January

In January, Delhi averages a high of 21°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 63% of daylight hours. The January record high is 30°C (1991) and the record low is 0°C (1975). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Delhi weather in February

In February, Delhi averages a high of 24°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 81% of daylight hours. The February record high is 34°C (1993) and the record low is 2°C (1974). February is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Delhi weather in March

In March, Delhi averages a high of 31°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 22 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 74% of daylight hours. The March record high is 40°C (1973) and the record low is 7°C (2019).

Delhi weather in April

In April, Delhi averages a high of 37°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. The sun is out about 72% of daylight hours. The April record high is 43°C (2017) and the record low is 12°C (2021).

Delhi weather in May

In May, Delhi averages a high of 40°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. The sun is out about 77% of daylight hours. The May record high is 47°C (1991) and the record low is 16°C (2023).

Delhi weather in June

In June, Delhi averages a high of 39°C and a low of 28°C. It gets 62 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. The sun is out about 69% of daylight hours. The June record high is 48°C (1989) and the record low is 18°C (2021).

Delhi weather in July

In July, Delhi averages a high of 36°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 167 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 29% of daylight hours. The July record high is 43°C (2012) and the record low is 16°C (1974).

Delhi weather in August

In August, Delhi averages a high of 34°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 170 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. The sun is out about 33% of daylight hours. The August record high is 42°C (1987) and the record low is 18°C (1988).

Delhi weather in September

In September, Delhi averages a high of 34°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 109 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. The sun is out about 57% of daylight hours. The September record high is 40°C (2023) and the record low is 19°C (1982).

Delhi weather in October

In October, Delhi averages a high of 33°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 90% of daylight hours. The October record high is 39°C (1974) and the record low is 12°C (2020).

Delhi weather in November

In November, Delhi averages a high of 28°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 86% of daylight hours. The November record high is 36°C (2001) and the record low is 6°C (1996).

Delhi weather in December

In December, Delhi averages a high of 23°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. The sun is out about 80% of daylight hours. The December record high is 32°C (2014) and the record low is 0°C (1975). December is one of the most comfortable months to visit.

Sunshine, humidity and wind in Delhi

October is the sunniest month in Delhi, with sunshine about 90% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest, at 29%. Over the year the sun shines about 68% of daylight hours. Delhi is sunnier than 92% of India.

Humidity peaks in January at 82% and is lowest in April at 40%.

Delhi has about 171 days a year above 32°C. Delhi is hotter than 82% of India.

Delhi weather records

The hottest temperature on record at the Delhi station is 48°C, on June 4, 1989. The coldest is 0°C, on January 8, 1975.

The wettest day on record brought 263 mm of rain, on July 4, 1996.

32 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.

The best time to visit Delhi

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.

Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 23°C and lows near 9°C.

Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 36°C and lows near 21°C.

Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 36°C and lows near 27°C. It can feel humid.

Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 19°C.

Delhi climate questions

How much rain does Delhi get?

Delhi gets 630 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 51 rainy days.

What is the wettest month in Delhi?

August is the wettest month in Delhi, with 170 mm. November is the driest, with 4 mm.

How many rainy days does Delhi have a year?

Delhi has about 51 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 11.

What is the hottest month in Delhi?

May is the warmest month in Delhi, with an average high of 40°C.

What is the coldest month in Delhi?

January is the coldest month in Delhi, with an average low of 7°C.

What is the record high temperature in Delhi?

The record high at the Delhi station is 48°C, set on June 4, 1989. The record low is 0°C, on January 8, 1975.

What is the sunniest month in Delhi?

October is the sunniest month in Delhi, with sunshine about 90% of daylight hours. July is the cloudiest.

What is the best time to visit Delhi?

The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.