Delhi · Month comparison

November vs February

February ranks #1 overall vs November at #6. Spring warming brings city gardens into bloom and Holi approaching on the horizon

Humayun's Tomb in Delhi bathed in golden autumn afternoon light

November

#6 of 12 months

Strong option

Post-festival calm and golden light — Delhi's pleasant winter season begins

  • ↑Ideal 10–25°C weather with clear skies and exceptional light for photography
  • ↑Crowds ease after festival peak — monuments accessible without long waits
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
FactorNovemberFebruary
Weather score
6
9
Value score
5
5
Crowd score
7
7
Events score
6
6
Atmosphere
6
9
Avg high temp27°C24°C
Monthly rain9mm16mm
Daily sunshine9.5hrs9hrs

November trade-offs

  • ↓Smog season begins building from late November — check AQI before outdoor plans
  • ↓Winter fog starts toward month end, occasionally disrupting early morning flights

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 →November in detail →February in detail →
Scores compare months within Delhi. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →