🗓️ Best Time to Visit
When Should You Visit Delhi?
Top months: Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar. Compare 12-month weather, festivals, and pricing on one page to find your match.
Quick Answer
The best time to visit Delhi is Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar. These months balance pleasant weather, festival programming, and manageable crowds — the canonical first-visit pick.
Delhi by Season
★ Top Pick
🌸 Spring (Mar-May)
Avg 35°C / 19°C
- • Holi color festival (Mar 4, 2026)
- • Start of spring
- • Baisakhi (Apr 13)
☀️ Summer (Jun-Aug)
Avg 36°C / 27°C
- • Monsoon begins
- • Peak summer travel season
- • Peak summer travel season
★ Top Pick
🍁 Fall (Sep-Nov)
Avg 31°C / 18°C
- • Start of autumn
- • Diwali (Nov 8, 2026) — India's biggest festival
- • Dussehra (October)
★ Top Pick
❄️ Winter (Dec-Feb)
Avg 21°C / 8°C
- • New Year
- • Republic Day (Jan 26)
- • Valentine's Day
Month-by-Month at a Glance
| Month | Temp (°C) | Rain | What to Pack | Crowds·Pricing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ★ January (Deep Winter, Smog) | 19/7 | 3d | Deep winter. A light puffer, scarf, and KF94/N95 mask. | High |
| ★ February | 23/10 | 3d | The tail of winter. | High |
| ★ March (Best) | 29/14 | 3d | Early spring. Short sleeves and a cardigan. | High |
| April (Heat Begins) | 36/19 | 2d | The heat begins. | High |
| May (Extreme Heat) | 40/25 | 3d | Extreme heat. | Low |
| June (Extreme Heat + Monsoon Begins) | 39/27 | 6d | Extreme heat + monsoon. | Low |
| July (Peak Monsoon) | 35/27 | 14d | Monsoon + heat. | Low |
| August (Monsoon) | 34/26 | 13d | Monsoon. | Low |
| September (Late Monsoon) | 34/24 | 9d | The tail of the monsoon. | Mid |
| ★ October (Best) | 32/18 | 3d | Early autumn. | High |
| ★ November | 28/12 | 1d | Autumn and smog. | High |
| ★ December (Deep Winter, Heavy Smog) | 21/8 | 1d | Deep winter. A light puffer, scarf, and KF94/N95 mask. | High |
★ = recommended season. Full month guides on the monthly weather pages.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit Delhi?
The best time to visit Delhi is Oct · Nov · Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar. These months offer the most pleasant weather and full outdoor activity calendars. Prime winter, but a smog mask is a must.
What's the price difference between peak and off-season in Delhi?
Prices vary significantly by season. Weekday departures during shoulder season offer the best value.
Is it okay to visit Delhi in winter?
Delhi winter averages 21°C / 8°C. It's cold, but you trade weather for off-season pricing and seasonal events (Christmas markets, indoor museums, winter festivals). Bring a heavy parka, scarf, and gloves.
Should I visit Delhi during summer holiday season?
Delhi mid-summer (July-August) averages 35°C highs. This is the most expensive season — airfare and hotels peak — but outdoor festivals run at full capacity. Book 3-6 months ahead and prepare for heat.
What's the cheapest month to visit Delhi?
May (Extreme Heat), June (Extreme Heat + Monsoon Begins), July (Peak Monsoon), August (Monsoon) is the off-season — flights and hotels are at annual lows. Trade-off: this is usually cold or rainy season, so adjust packing and indoor-activity weight accordingly.
Why you can trust this guide
Jimmy Kong
TripPick founder · Travel content creator
Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.
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