Delhi · Month comparison
January vs February
February ranks #1 overall vs January at #5. Spring warming brings city gardens into bloom and Holi approaching on the horizon
January
#5 of 12 months
Strong option
Cool and misty winter days — Delhi is comfortable, affordable and uncrowded
- ↑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
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
| Factor | January | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 7 | 9 |
| Value score | 6 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 7 | 7 |
| Events score | 4 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 7 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 21°C | 24°C |
| Monthly rain | 14mm | 16mm |
| Daily sunshine | 8hrs | 9hrs |
January trade-offs
- ↓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 trade-offs
- ↓Morning fog events still possible in early February delaying transport
- ↓Some accommodation fills for Holi weekend — book ahead if dates coincide
Scores compare months within Delhi. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →