New Delhi climate
New Delhi (Delhi, India) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C78 °F, and about 751 mm30 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
New Delhi climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2170 | 642 | 1456 | 160.6 |
| Feb | 2678 | 948 | 1763 | 220.9 |
| Mar | 3290 | 1559 | 2474 | 180.7 |
| Apr | 39102 | 2271 | 3087 | 150.6 |
| May | 43109 | 2781 | 3595 | 331.3 |
| Jun | 42108 | 3085 | 3697 | 803.2 |
| Jul | 3798 | 2882 | 3290 | 2178.5 |
| Aug | 3493 | 2678 | 3086 | 2038.0 |
| Sep | 3392 | 2374 | 2883 | 1214.8 |
| Oct | 3290 | 1865 | 2577 | 130.5 |
| Nov | 2882 | 1355 | 2068 | 40.1 |
| Dec | 2373 | 846 | 1559 | 80.3 |
| Year | 43109 | 642 | 2678 | 75130 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44% | 35% | 3.1 | 10:30 |
| Feb | 41% | 31% | 4.3 | 11:09 |
| Mar | 33% | 31% | 5.6 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 24% | 37% | 6.6 | 12:49 |
| May | 23% | 43% | 6.7 | 13:34 |
| Jun | 36% | 55% | 6.1 | 13:57 |
| Jul | 63% | 75% | 5.0 | 13:48 |
| Aug | 75% | 68% | 4.9 | 13:09 |
| Sep | 69% | 37% | 5.1 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 51% | 15% | 4.7 | 11:25 |
| Nov | 43% | 18% | 3.6 | 10:41 |
| Dec | 42% | 26% | 3.0 | 10:20 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of New Delhi is like
The warmest month is June, with an average high of 42 °C108 °F and a low of 30 °C85 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 21 °C70 °F and lows 6 °C42 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22.3 °C40.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 751 mm30 in. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 72% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: October–January and March and April. The wettest month is July (217 mm8.5 in), the driest is November (4 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 23% in May to 75% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 15%) are typical of October. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in October to 9 km/h (6 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.3 hours in December to 14.0 hours in June.
Best time to visit New Delhi
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 21 °C70 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 4 mm0.1 in to 22 mm0.9 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 37 °C98 °F and very wet (217 mm8.5 in).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for New Delhi
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2170 to 26 °C78 °F, lows 642 to 9 °C48 °F, about 15 mm0.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 3290 to 43 °C109 °F, lows 1559 to 27 °C81 °F, about 22 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3493 to 42 °C108 °F, lows 2678 to 30 °C85 °F, about 167 mm6.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2882 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 1355 to 23 °C74 °F, about 46 mm1.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How New Delhi compares
Compared with Najafgarh, about 23 km to the west, New Delhi has practically the same average temperature and receives 16% more precipitation (751 mm30 in vs 647 mm25 in). The difference is largest in July (0.6 °C1.1 °F cooler).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, New Delhi is the 258th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 295th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the India climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Dhangadhi (Nepal, Cwa), Narowal (Pakistan, Cwa) and Lahore (Pakistan, BSh).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Delhi (pop. 11,034,555), Faridabad (pop. 1,414,050), Ghaziabad (pop. 1,199,191), Greater Noida (pop. 293,908), Noida (pop. 293,908), Hapur (pop. 242,920), Deoli (pop. 169,122), Dalupura (pop. 154,791) and Mandoli (pop. 120,417). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for New Delhi, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Najafgarh 23 km · 26 °C78 °F · 647 mm25 in
- Gurugram 26 km · 26 °C78 °F · 647 mm25 in
- Narela 28 km · 26 °C78 °F · 687 mm27 in
- Palwal 54 km · 26 °C79 °F · 670 mm26 in
- Meerut 62 km · 25 °C77 °F · 831 mm33 in
- Bulandshahr 67 km · 25 °C78 °F · 830 mm33 in
- Rohtak 68 km · 26 °C78 °F · 687 mm27 in
- Rewari 75 km · 26 °C78 °F · 605 mm24 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in New Delhi?
June is the warmest month in New Delhi, with an average high of 42 °C (108 °F) and an average low of 30 °C (85 °F).
What is the coldest month in New Delhi?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 21 °C (70 °F) and an average low of 6 °C (42 °F).
When does it rain the most in New Delhi?
July is the wettest month with about 217 mm (8.5 in) of precipitation; November is the driest with about 4 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit New Delhi?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–February.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.