New Delhi, India Climate & Monthly Averages
The climate of New Delhi
New Delhi's year is organised around rain rather than temperature. 70% of its 29.0 inches (736 mm) annual total arrives in the July to September window, while November averages 6 mm (0.3 in). Temperatures move far less: 101°F (38°C) at the year's warmest against 66°F (19°C) at its coolest.
Climate quick facts
- Hottest month: June - highs near 101°F (38°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 66°F (19°C)
- Decade extremes (2015-2024): 116°F (46°C) high · 36°F (2°C) low
- Wettest month: July (23 rainy days) · Sunniest: April (11.4 h sun/day)
- Climate type: humid subtropical
- Annual swing: 20°C between the average warmest and coolest month · day to night: 11°C
- Months averaging 30°C or hotter: 7
- Average humidity: 63%
Temperatures through the year
Relative humidity averages 63% across the year, drier than about 82% of the cities we track. January bottoms out at 66°F (19°C) in daylight, 46°F (8°C) after dark. Warmth peaks in June: highs of 101°F (38°C), lows of 82°F (28°C). Across the gridded 2015-2024 daily record, the highest daily maximum for this location was 116°F (46°C) and the lowest daily minimum 36°F (2°C). Average highs hold at or above 30°C for 7 months of the year, April through October being the unbroken run.
Rain, sun and snow
Sunshine averages 10.1 hours a day over the year, peaking in April at 11.4 hours.
How New Delhi compares
- 70% of the year's precipitation falls in its wettest three months - more seasonal than 97% of the 3496 cities we track.
Ranked against every city in our dataset, each measured on the same ten-year window.
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66° | 46° | 4 | 1.3 in | 8.9 h/day | 78% |
| February | 75° | 52° | 3 | 0.8 in | 9.8 h/day | 68% |
| March | 85° | 61° | 4 | 1.4 in | 10.9 h/day | 57% |
| April | 97° | 71° | 3 | 0.5 in | 11.4 h/day | 35% |
| May | 102° | 78° | 4 | 1.3 in | 11.3 h/day | 39% |
| June | 101° | 82° | 9 | 2.3 in | 11.0 h/day | 51% |
| July | 92° | 80° | 23 | 9.5 in | 8.9 h/day | 78% |
| August | 91° | 79° | 19 | 6.2 in | 9.0 h/day | 80% |
| September | 91° | 77° | 11 | 4.4 in | 10.1 h/day | 75% |
| October | 90° | 68° | 2 | 0.6 in | 10.6 h/day | 61% |
| November | 81° | 58° | 1 | 0.3 in | 9.8 h/day | 63% |
| December | 71° | 49° | 1 | 0.3 in | 9.2 h/day | 71% |
New Delhi month by month
New Delhi weather in January
January brings highs around 66°F (19°C), lows near 46°F (8°C), about 4 wet days - typically the coldest month of the year in New Delhi.
New Delhi weather in February
February brings highs around 75°F (24°C), lows near 52°F (11°C), about 3 wet days.
New Delhi weather in March
March brings highs around 85°F (29°C), lows near 61°F (16°C), about 4 wet days.
New Delhi weather in April
April brings highs around 97°F (36°C), lows near 71°F (22°C), about 3 wet days - typically the sunniest month of the year in New Delhi.
New Delhi weather in May
May brings highs around 102°F (39°C), lows near 78°F (25°C), about 4 wet days.
New Delhi weather in June
June brings highs around 101°F (38°C), lows near 82°F (28°C), about 9 wet days - typically the hottest month of the year in New Delhi.
New Delhi weather in July
July brings highs around 92°F (34°C), lows near 80°F (27°C), about 23 wet days - typically the wettest month of the year in New Delhi.
New Delhi weather in August
August brings highs around 91°F (33°C), lows near 79°F (26°C), about 19 wet days.
New Delhi weather in September
September brings highs around 91°F (33°C), lows near 77°F (25°C), about 11 wet days.
New Delhi weather in October
October brings highs around 90°F (32°C), lows near 68°F (20°C), about 2 wet days.
New Delhi weather in November
November brings highs around 81°F (27°C), lows near 58°F (15°C), about 1 wet days - typically the driest month of the year in New Delhi.
New Delhi weather in December
December brings highs around 71°F (21°C), lows near 49°F (9°C), about 1 wet days.
Seasons in New Delhi
Spring (March through May)
Through spring, New Delhi runs at full heat: 95°F (35°C) by day, 70°F (21°C) after dark, and rain comes on about 11 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 11.2 hours of sun a day.
Summer (June through August)
Summer in New Delhi turns very hot, with daytime highs averaging 95°F (35°C) and nights around 81°F (27°C); rain falls on around 51 of the 90 days.
Fall (September through November)
Through fall, New Delhi brings hot afternoons: 87°F (31°C) by day, 68°F (20°C) after dark, and rain comes on about 14 days over the three months. Daylight is generous - around 10.2 hours of sun a day.
Winter (December through February)
Through winter, New Delhi is pleasantly warm: 71°F (21°C) by day, 49°F (9°C) after dark, and rain comes on about 8 days over the three months.
Climate questions, answered
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Best time to visit New Delhi
November to February is the sweet spot for New Delhi - the rains have stopped and the heat has not yet peaked. Expect 73°F (23°C) in the afternoon and around 2 days of rain in a typical month of it. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in November.
Pack for New Delhi with lightweight, breathable clothing and serious sun protection and rain gear if you travel around July. Note the gap between afternoon and night: June pairs 101°F (38°C) with 82°F (28°C).
New Delhi temperature records (2015-2024)
Derived from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2015–2024. Official station records may differ.