India Delhi Weather in October (Best) — Climate Guide
October (Best) in Delhi is very-high
October (Best) is very-high for Delhi.
October is the best — and Diwali.
Travel score
Delhi October (Best) Weather Stats
Avg High
32°C
Avg Low
18°C
Rainy Days
3
25mm total
Sunshine
9h
Daily avg
Humidity
60%
comfortable
UV Index
7
High
Wind
8 km/h
Gusts 18
Sea Temp
0°C
no swimming
Crowds
Very busy
At attractions
October (Best) Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
150 μg/m³
PM10
250 μg/m³
Status
poor
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
32°C
Nighttime
18°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
8 km/h
Max gust 18 km/h
Activities Recommended for October (Best)
October (Best) Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Prime climate, 32/18°C
- Clear skies
- Diwali
Cons
- Smog begins (late October)
- Hotels at their priciest
October (Best) Events & Festivals
- Diwali (Nov 8, 2026) — India's biggest festival
- Dussehra (October)
Delhi in October (Best) — Full Picture
October is the best — and Diwali.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Early autumn.
Packing Checklist
Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
35°C
19.3°C
2.7/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
36°C
26.7°C
11/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
Current31.3°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 October (Best) Hotel Picks
Frequently Asked Questions
Is October (Best) a good time to visit Delhi?
Delhi in October (Best) is very-high. Tourist crowds are very busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Delhi in October (Best)?
Delhi October (Best) averages a high of 32°C and a low of 18°C.
Does it rain much in Delhi in October (Best)?
Delhi October (Best) averages 25mm of rainfall over about 3 rainy days.
What should I wear in Delhi in October (Best)?
Early autumn.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Delhi in October (Best)?
Delhi October (Best) sunrise is 06:10 and sunset is 17:50, with 11h 40min of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Delhi in October (Best)?
Delhi October (Best) air quality (AQI) averages 200, rated Very poor. PM2.5 averages 150μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Delhi in October (Best)?
In October (Best), Delhi is great for Full sightseeing, Diwali, Taj Mahal.
Is October (Best) peak season in Delhi?
Delhi October (Best) crowds are very busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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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.