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Best time to visit Delhi
October
Oct scores highest overall — reliable weather and manageable crowds. Set your priorities below to personalise this result.
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Delhi's golden month — Dussehra and Diwali make October the greatest festival window in the world
32°C
High
18°C
Low
19mm
Rain
9.5h
Sun/day
What you gain
- ↑Dussehra: giant burning Ravana effigies light up the night sky across the city
- ↑Diwali: every rooftop, street and temple blazes with diyas and fireworks
- ↑Perfect 20–30°C weather for outdoor festival gatherings and monument visits
What you sacrifice
- ↓Festival dates drive hotel prices to annual high — book 3–4 months ahead
- ↓Post-Diwali air quality drops sharply as firework smoke combines with stubble burning
Oct scores highest overall — reliable weather and manageable crowds. Set your priorities below to personalise this result.
Oct
Delhi's golden month — Dussehra and Diwali make October the greatest festival window in the world
32°C
High
19mm
Rain
9.5h
Sun
- ↑Dussehra: giant burning Ravana effigies light up the night sky across the city
- ↑Diwali: every rooftop, street and temple blazes with diyas and fireworks
- ↑Perfect 20–30°C weather for outdoor festival gatherings and monument visits
- ↓Festival dates drive hotel prices to annual high — book 3–4 months ahead
- ↓Post-Diwali air quality drops sharply as firework smoke combines with stubble burning
Top travel windows
★ BestOctober
Best overall
Highest combined score
32°C
High
19mm
Rain
9.5h
Sun
June
Best for value
Lowest prices & fees
39°C
High
60mm
Rain
7h
Sun
★ BestOctober
Fewest crowds
Quietest month
32°C
High
19mm
Rain
9.5h
Sun
Breakdown by priority
Best for weather
October
32°C high · 19mm rain · 9.5hrs sun/day
Best for budget
June
Absolute floor prices on accommodation and flights into Delhi
Fewest crowds
October
Dussehra: giant burning Ravana effigies light up the night sky across the city
Worst time to visit
June, May
42–46°C heat with violent andhi dust storms that can arrive suddenly
Where to stay in Delhi
All neighbourhoods →Paharganj & New Delhi Station
The original backpacker hub — dense, cheap, and directly behind New Delhi Railway Station.
8/10
Central
8/10
Walk
10/10
Transit
Connaught Place & New Delhi
The colonial heart — India Gate, Lutyens' grand boulevards, and the circular Georgian arcade of Connaught Place.
10/10
Central
7/10
Walk
10/10
Transit
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Worth knowing
October scores highest overall. June is the most crowded month — avoid if you can. See crowd-free ranking →
Month by month breakdown
January#6▾
Gains
- ↑Pleasant 5–20°C days perfect for walking Mughal monuments without sweating
- ↑Lower tourist numbers mean easy access to Qutub Minar and Humayun's Tomb
- ↑Street food season peaks — chaat, parathas and hot chai at their most satisfying
Sacrifices
- ↓Dense morning fog frequently delays flights and trains — build buffer into plans
- ↓Air quality can be poor on still days with winter temperature inversions
February#3▾
Gains
- ↑Ideal 10–25°C weather — the last truly comfortable month before the heat builds
- ↑Lodhi Garden and Mughal Gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan open for garden festival
- ↑Holi preparations fill markets with coloured powders and festive energy
Sacrifices
- ↓Morning fog events still possible in early February delaying transport
- ↓Some accommodation fills for Holi weekend — book ahead if dates coincide
March#2▾
Gains
- ↑Holi festival (usually mid-March) is one of humanity's great celebrations — colours, music, bhang lassi
- ↑Lovely 15–30°C temperatures still comfortable for all-day sightseeing
- ↑Festival energy spreads city-wide for the full week around Holi
Sacrifices
- ↓Holi weekend itself is chaotic — protect camera gear and wear clothes you can ruin
- ↓Accommodation around Holi dates fills months ahead
April#8▾
Gains
- ↑Low crowds at major monuments — Qutub Minar and Red Fort are relatively quiet
- ↑Good hotel deals before the absolute summer low-season pricing kicks in
- ↑Early mornings (7–10am) remain pleasant for outdoor exploration
Sacrifices
- ↓Temperatures reach 38–42°C by late April — afternoon outdoor sightseeing becomes punishing
- ↓Dust in the air increases, affecting visibility and air quality
May#12▾
Gains
- ↑Rock-bottom hotel prices — some of the cheapest rates in any major global city
- ↑Air-conditioned museums (National Museum, National Gallery) are excellent value
- ↑Almost no tourists — a surreal and authentic off-season experience
Sacrifices
- ↓Dangerous heat (45–48°C) — any outdoor activity between 10am–6pm poses real health risk
- ↓Dust storms (andhi) can arrive with zero warning, reducing visibility to metres
June#11▾
Gains
- ↑Absolute floor prices on accommodation and flights into Delhi
- ↑Completely uncrowded — the city belongs to locals and budget travellers with heat tolerance
- ↑Pre-monsoon skies produce dramatic storm photography opportunities
Sacrifices
- ↓42–46°C heat with violent andhi dust storms that can arrive suddenly
- ↓Flash flooding when the monsoon finally breaks disrupts transport severely
July#10▾
Gains
- ↑Dramatic temperature relief from June's extreme heat — rains bring 30–35°C and lush green
- ↑Humayun's Tomb and Lodhi Garden are beautifully green in the monsoon light
- ↑Low crowds and authentic local life at its most unfiltered
Sacrifices
- ↓Heavy rain and flooding make waterlogged streets and transport delays a daily reality
- ↓Humidity is intense — outdoor sightseeing leaves you drenched
August#7▾
Gains
- ↑Independence Day (Aug 15) at Red Fort — the Prime Minister's address is a national moment
- ↑India Gate lit in tricolour at night is spectacular and uncrowded
- ↑August monsoon keeps temperatures manageable at 28–33°C
Sacrifices
- ↓Heavy monsoon rains continue — flooding and transport disruption are constant
- ↓Humidity makes the city feel sticky; some historical sites have monsoon access issues
September#9▾
Gains
- ↑Green and lush post-monsoon landscapes make gardens and parks unusually beautiful
- ↑Temperatures dropping to 25–33°C; mornings and evenings become pleasant again
- ↑Low tourist numbers and competitive hotel pricing carry over from summer
Sacrifices
- ↓Early September still rainy with lingering humidity — pack accordingly
- ↓Some post-flood road damage and construction disrupts movement around the city
October#1▾
Gains
- ↑Dussehra: giant burning Ravana effigies light up the night sky across the city
- ↑Diwali: every rooftop, street and temple blazes with diyas and fireworks
- ↑Perfect 20–30°C weather for outdoor festival gatherings and monument visits
Sacrifices
- ↓Festival dates drive hotel prices to annual high — book 3–4 months ahead
- ↓Post-Diwali air quality drops sharply as firework smoke combines with stubble burning
November#5▾
Gains
- ↑Ideal 10–25°C weather with clear skies and exceptional light for photography
- ↑Crowds ease after festival peak — monuments accessible without long waits
- ↑Rose garden and seasonal markets bloom around Connaught Place
Sacrifices
- ↓Smog season begins building from late November — check AQI before outdoor plans
- ↓Winter fog starts toward month end, occasionally disrupting early morning flights
December#4▾
Gains
- ↑Pleasant 5–20°C days comfortable for all-day exploration with layers
- ↑Christmas and New Year atmosphere around Khan Market and Connaught Place
- ↑International tourist season — all heritage sites well-staffed and accessible
Sacrifices
- ↓Morning fog and smog events possible — particularly in the last week of December
- ↓Cold nights (4–7°C) require proper winter clothing, especially outside the city centre
How this is calculated
Climate data
Open Meteo ERA5
30-year normals (1991–2020). Temperature, rainfall, sunshine, humidity.
Price & crowd
Tourism research
Seasonal pricing from tourism authority data. Directional — compares months within a destination only.
Personalisation
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