India Delhi Weather in May (Extreme Heat) — Climate Guide
May (Extreme Heat) in Delhi is low
May (Extreme Heat) is low for Delhi.
Extreme heat — best avoided.
Travel score
Delhi May (Extreme Heat) Weather Stats
Avg High
40°C
Avg Low
25°C
Rainy Days
3
25mm total
Sunshine
10h
Daily avg
Humidity
45%
comfortable
UV Index
11
Extreme
Wind
8 km/h
Gusts 18
Sea Temp
0°C
no swimming
Crowds
Quiet
At attractions
May (Extreme Heat) Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
100 μg/m³
PM10
150 μg/m³
Status
poor
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
43°C
Nighttime
26°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
8 km/h
Max gust 18 km/h
Activities Recommended for May (Extreme Heat)
May (Extreme Heat) Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Hotels 50% off
- No crowds
Cons
- Extreme heat, 40/25°C
- UV 11
- Walking impractical
May (Extreme Heat) Events & Festivals
- Buddha Purnima (May full moon)
Delhi in May (Extreme Heat) — Full Picture
Extreme heat — best avoided.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Extreme heat.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current35°C
19.3°C
2.7/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
36°C
26.7°C
11/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
31.3°C
18°C
4.3/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
21°C
8.3°C
2.3/mo
Delhi Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19° | 7° | 3d·25mm | 7h | 70% | 4 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 23° | 10° | 3d·25mm | 8h | 65% | 6 | Very busy | Peak | |
| March (Best) (Best) | 29° | 14° | 3d·25mm | 9h | 60% | 8 | Very busy | Peak |
| 36° | 19° | 2d·15mm | 10h | 50% | 10 | Busy | Peak | |
| 40° | 25° | 3d·25mm | 10h | 45% | 11 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 39° | 27° | 6d·75mm | 8h | 55% | 11 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 35° | 27° | 14d·200mm | 6h | 75% | 10 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 34° | 26° | 13d·200mm | 7h | 78% | 9 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 34° | 24° | 9d·130mm | 8h | 75% | 9 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| October (Best) (Best) | 32° | 18° | 3d·25mm | 9h | 60% | 7 | Very busy | Peak |
| 28° | 12° | 1d·5mm | 8h | 65% | 5 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 21° | 8° | 1d·5mm | 7h | 70% | 4 | Very busy | Peak |
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Delhi May (Extreme Heat) Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is May (Extreme Heat) a good time to visit Delhi?
Delhi in May (Extreme Heat) is low. Tourist crowds are quiet and flight/hotel prices are low season.
What's the average temperature in Delhi in May (Extreme Heat)?
Delhi May (Extreme Heat) averages a high of 40°C and a low of 25°C.
Does it rain much in Delhi in May (Extreme Heat)?
Delhi May (Extreme Heat) averages 25mm of rainfall over about 3 rainy days.
What should I wear in Delhi in May (Extreme Heat)?
Extreme heat.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Delhi in May (Extreme Heat)?
Delhi May (Extreme Heat) sunrise is 05:30 and sunset is 19:05, with 13h 35min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Delhi in May (Extreme Heat)?
Delhi May (Extreme Heat) air quality (AQI) averages 130, rated Poor. PM2.5 averages 100μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Delhi in May (Extreme Heat)?
In May (Extreme Heat), Delhi is great for Museums (air-conditioned), Malls, Pools.
Is May (Extreme Heat) peak season in Delhi?
Delhi May (Extreme Heat) crowds are quiet and prices are low season. You can travel relatively comfortably without long queues.
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Why you can trust weather guide
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.