Delhi · Month comparison
September vs February
February ranks #1 overall vs September at #8. Spring warming brings city gardens into bloom and Holi approaching on the horizon
September
#8 of 12 months
Worth considering
Monsoon retreats and Delhi begins to breathe again — the city slowly returns to life
- ↑Green and lush post-monsoon landscapes make gardens and parks unusually beautiful
- ↑Temperatures dropping to 25–33°C; mornings and evenings become pleasant again
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 | September | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 5 | 9 |
| Value score | 7 | 5 |
| Crowd score | 4 | 7 |
| Events score | 4 | 6 |
| Atmosphere | 5 | 9 |
| Avg high temp | 33°C | 24°C |
| Monthly rain | 126mm | 16mm |
| Daily sunshine | 6.5hrs | 9hrs |
September trade-offs
- ↓Early September still rainy with lingering humidity — pack accordingly
- ↓Some post-flood road damage and construction disrupts movement around the city
February trade-offs
- ↓Morning fog events still possible in early February delaying transport
- ↓Some accommodation fills for Holi weekend — book ahead if dates coincide
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