Delhi · Month comparison
November vs October
October ranks #1 overall vs November at #5. Delhi's golden month — Dussehra and Diwali make October the greatest festival window in the world
November
#5 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
October
#1 of 12 months
Best match
Delhi's golden month — Dussehra and Diwali make October the greatest festival window in the world
- ↑Dussehra: giant burning Ravana effigies light up the night sky across the city
- ↑Diwali: every rooftop, street and temple blazes with diyas and fireworks
| Factor | November | October |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 7 | 8 |
| Value score | 5 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 5 | 7 |
| Events score | 4 | 9 |
| Atmosphere | 7 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 27°C | 32°C |
| Monthly rain | 9mm | 19mm |
| Daily sunshine | 9.5hrs | 9.5hrs |
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
October trade-offs
- ↓Festival dates drive hotel prices to annual high — book 3–4 months ahead
- ↓Post-Diwali air quality drops sharply as firework smoke combines with stubble burning
Scores compare months within Delhi. Climate data: Open Meteo ERA5 30-year normals (1991–2020). Methodology →