Delhi · Month comparison

September vs October

October ranks #1 overall vs September at #9. Delhi's golden month — Dussehra and Diwali make October the greatest festival window in the world

Humayun's Tomb in Delhi surrounded by lush green post-monsoon gardens

September

#9 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
Diwali lights illuminating Delhi streets and rooftops

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
FactorSeptemberOctober
Weather score
5
8
Value score
6
5
Crowd score
4
7
Events score
4
9
Atmosphere
5
9
Avg high temp33°C32°C
Monthly rain126mm19mm
Daily sunshine6.5hrs9.5hrs

September trade-offs

  • ↓Early September still rainy with lingering humidity — pack accordingly
  • ↓Some post-flood road damage and construction disrupts movement around the city

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