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
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
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 | July | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 4 | 9 |
| Value score | 8 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 3 | 7 |
| Events score | 3 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 4 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 35°C | 24°C |
| Monthly rain | 196mm | 16mm |
| Daily sunshine | 5.5hrs | 9hrs |
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 →