Delhi · Month comparison
April vs October
October ranks #1 overall vs April at #8. Delhi's golden month — Dussehra and Diwali make October the greatest festival window in the world
April
#8 of 12 months
Worth considering
Heat arrives fast in April — manageable early month but increasingly intense by month end
- ↑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
October
#1 of 12 months
Best match
Delhi's golden month — Dussehra and Diwali make October the greatest festival window in the world
- ↑Dussehra: giant burning Ravana effigies light up the night sky across the city
- ↑Diwali: every rooftop, street and temple blazes with diyas and fireworks
| Factor | April | October |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 5 | 8 |
| Value score | 6 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 5 | 7 |
| Events score | 3 | 9 |
| Atmosphere | 5 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 36°C | 32°C |
| Monthly rain | 7mm | 19mm |
| Daily sunshine | 11hrs | 9.5hrs |
April trade-offs
- ↓Temperatures reach 38–42°C by late April — afternoon outdoor sightseeing becomes punishing
- ↓Dust in the air increases, affecting visibility and air quality
October trade-offs
- ↓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
Scores compare months within Delhi. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →