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New Delhi, Delhi Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in New Delhi, Delhi?
New Delhi, Delhi gets 630 mm of precipitation a year over about 51 rainy days. May is the warmest month (average high 40°C) and January the coldest (average low 7°C).
Semi-arid climate
New Delhi, Delhi has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 21°C in January to 40°C in May. August is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 9° | 23° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 21° | 36° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 27° | 37° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 19° | 32° |
How much rain does New Delhi get?
New 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.
New Delhi weather by month
New Delhi weather in January
In January, New Delhi averages a high of 21°C and a low of 7°C. It gets 18 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 65% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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.
New Delhi weather in February
In February, New Delhi averages a high of 24°C and a low of 11°C. It gets 20 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 82% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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.
New Delhi weather in March
In March, New Delhi averages a high of 31°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 22 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 74% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 40°C (1973) and the record low is 7°C (2019).
New Delhi weather in April
In April, New Delhi averages a high of 37°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 72% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 43°C (2017) and the record low is 12°C (2021).
New Delhi weather in May
In May, New Delhi averages a high of 40°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 77% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 47°C (1991) and the record low is 16°C (2023).
New Delhi weather in June
In June, New Delhi averages a high of 39°C and a low of 28°C. It gets 62 mm of precipitation over about 5 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 68% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 48°C (1989) and the record low is 18°C (2021).
New Delhi weather in July
In July, New Delhi averages a high of 36°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 167 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 28% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 43°C (2012) and the record low is 16°C (1974).
New Delhi weather in August
In August, New Delhi averages a high of 34°C and a low of 27°C. It gets 170 mm of precipitation over about 11 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 32% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 42°C (1987) and the record low is 18°C (1988).
New Delhi weather in September
In September, New Delhi averages a high of 34°C and a low of 25°C. It gets 109 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 56% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 40°C (2023) and the record low is 19°C (1982).
New Delhi weather in October
In October, New Delhi averages a high of 33°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 15 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 89% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 39°C (1974) and the record low is 12°C (2020).
New Delhi weather in November
In November, New Delhi averages a high of 28°C and a low of 13°C. It gets 4 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 86% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 36°C (2001) and the record low is 6°C (1996).
New Delhi weather in December
In December, New Delhi averages a high of 23°C and a low of 8°C. It gets 8 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 81% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. 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 New Delhi
October is the sunniest month in New Delhi, with estimated sunshine of 89% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest, at 28%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 68% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. New Delhi is sunnier than 92% of India.
Humidity peaks in January at 81% and is lowest in April at 37%.
New Delhi has about 171 days a year above 32°C. New Delhi is hotter than 81% of India.
New Delhi weather records
These records cover NEW DELHI/SAFDARJUN during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the New Delhi station is 48°C, on June 4, 1989. The coldest is 0°C, on January 8, 1975.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 263 mm of precipitation, on July 4, 1996.
32 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit New 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.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7° | 21° | 18 mm | 3 | 81% | 65% | 30° | 0° |
| February | 11° | 24° | 20 mm | 3 | 66% | 82% | 34° | 2° |
| March | 16° | 31° | 22 mm | 3 | 59% | 74% | 40° | 7° |
| April | 21° | 37° | 9.4 mm | 2 | 37% | 72% | 43° | 12° |
| May | 26° | 40° | 27 mm | 3 | 44% | 77% | 47° | 16° |
| June | 28° | 39° | 62 mm | 5 | 51% | 68% | 48° | 18° |
| July | 27° | 36° | 167 mm | 11 | 77% | 28% | 43° | 16° |
| August | 27° | 34° | 170 mm | 11 | 78% | 32% | 42° | 18° |
| September | 25° | 34° | 109 mm | 6 | 77% | 56% | 40° | 19° |
| October | 19° | 33° | 15 mm | 1 | 65% | 89% | 39° | 12° |
| November | 13° | 28° | 3.6 mm | 1 | 67% | 86% | 36° | 6° |
| December | 8° | 23° | 7.9 mm | 1 | 71% | 81% | 32° | 0° |
Station: NEW DELHI/SAFDARJUN, 5 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
New Delhi climate questions
How much rain does New Delhi get?
New Delhi gets 630 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 51 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in New Delhi?
August is the wettest month in New Delhi, with 170 mm. November is the driest, with 4 mm.
How many rainy days does New Delhi have a year?
New Delhi has about 51 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 11.
What is the hottest month in New Delhi?
May is the warmest month in New Delhi, with an average high of 40°C.
What is the coldest month in New Delhi?
January is the coldest month in New Delhi, with an average low of 7°C.
What is the record high temperature in New Delhi?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the New 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 New Delhi?
October is the sunniest month in New Delhi, with estimated sunshine of 89% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. July is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit New Delhi?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January to February and December, when daytime highs sit near 23°C.