Delhi Climate — Average Highs, Lows & Rainfall by Month
Delhi has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. Daytime temperatures average 38°C / 101°F in June, the warmest month, and drop to 19°C / 65°F in January, the coldest. Overnight lows in January average 8°C / 46°F. Delhi receives about 845 mm of rain a year across roughly 87 wet days, with July the wettest month.
Averages for 2021–2025 · Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis) · Updated 2026-10-05
Monthly averages in Delhi
Average daytime high, overnight low and rainfall for each month of the year.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Wet days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C / 65°F | 8°C / 46°F | 31 mm | 4 |
| February | 24°C / 76°F | 12°C / 53°F | 18 mm | 3 |
| March | 31°C / 87°F | 17°C / 62°F | 20 mm | 3 |
| April | 37°C / 99°F | 22°C / 72°F | 4 mm | 1 |
| May | 38°C / 101°F | 26°C / 78°F | 51 mm | 5 |
| June | 38°C / 101°F | 28°C / 82°F | 87 mm | 10 |
| July | 34°C / 93°F | 27°C / 80°F | 260 mm | 23 |
| August | 33°C / 91°F | 26°C / 79°F | 150 mm | 18 |
| September | 33°C / 91°F | 25°C / 77°F | 176 mm | 14 |
| October | 31°C / 88°F | 20°C / 69°F | 33 mm | 3 |
| November | 27°C / 80°F | 15°C / 58°F | 4 mm | 1 |
| December | 22°C / 71°F | 10°C / 50°F | 11 mm | 2 |
Best time to visit Delhi
November, December, February offer the most comfortable weather in Delhi: mild daytime temperatures with the year's lowest rainfall — November averages 27°C (80°F); December averages 22°C (71°F); February averages 24°C (76°F).
Delhi climate FAQ
- What is the hottest month in Delhi?
- June is the hottest month in Delhi, with average daytime highs of 38°C / 101°F and overnight lows of 28°C / 82°F (averages for 2021–2025).
- What is the coldest month in Delhi?
- January is the coldest month in Delhi, with average highs of 19°C / 65°F and lows of 8°C / 46°F.
- How much rain does Delhi get a year?
- Delhi receives about 845 mm of rainfall a year, spread over roughly 87 wet days. July is the wettest month (260 mm on average) and April the driest (4 mm).
- When is the best time to visit Delhi?
- November, December, February are the most comfortable months in Delhi: mild daytime temperatures with the least rainfall of the year.
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See live weather in Delhi →Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), Open-Meteo. Averages are daily means across 2021–2025 and are rounded for display — for a live forecast see the Delhi weather page.