Delhi · Month comparison

July vs February

February ranks #1 overall vs July at #10. Spring warming brings city gardens into bloom and Holi approaching on the horizon

Delhi streets flooded during the monsoon season

July

#10 of 12 months

Worth considering

Monsoon cools the air but floods the streets — bearable with adjusted expectations and waterproof shoes

  • 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
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
FactorJulyFebruary
Weather score
4
9
Value score
8
5
Crowd score
3
7
Events score
3
6
Atmosphere
4
9
Avg high temp35°C24°C
Monthly rain196mm16mm
Daily sunshine5.5hrs9hrs

July trade-offs

  • Heavy rain and flooding make waterlogged streets and transport delays a daily reality
  • Humidity is intense — outdoor sightseeing leaves you drenched

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 →