Delhi · Month comparison

August vs February

February ranks #1 overall vs August at #7. Spring warming brings city gardens into bloom and Holi approaching on the horizon

Red Fort in Delhi decorated with Indian flags for Independence Day

August

#7 of 12 months

Worth considering

Independence Day ceremony at Red Fort is genuinely moving despite the monsoon backdrop

  • ↑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
Lotus Temple New Delhi — the white petal domes of the Bahá'í House of Worship catch February's clear winter light

February

#1 of 12 months

Best match

Spring warming brings city gardens into bloom and Holi approaching on the horizon

  • ↑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
FactorAugustFebruary
Weather score
4
9
Value score
8
5
Crowd score
3
7
Events score
6
6
Atmosphere
5
9
Avg high temp33°C24°C
Monthly rain224mm16mm
Daily sunshine5.5hrs9hrs

August trade-offs

  • ↓Heavy monsoon rains continue — flooding and transport disruption are constant
  • ↓Humidity makes the city feel sticky; some historical sites have monsoon access issues

February trade-offs

  • ↓Morning fog events still possible in early February delaying transport
  • ↓Some accommodation fills for Holi weekend — book ahead if dates coincide
See all 12 months for Delhi →August in detail →February in detail →
Scores compare months within Delhi. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →