The climate of Delhi

The current climate in Delhi features temperatures ranging from a high of 40°C to a low of 20°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 9°C and in the warmer months around 28°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Delhi, India.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Delhi in recent years was 47°C in June 2019. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 9°C in December 2019.

Rainfall amount

On average, Delhi receives 850 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

The hurricane season in Delhi runs from June to November.

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Best time to visit Delhi?

The best time to visit Delhi for sunny weather is January through March and September through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Delhi. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

Climate Table of Delhi

The climate table of Delhi shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 20 25 31 37 40 39 36 35 35 33 28 22
Temp. min (°C) 9 12 18 23 26 29 28 28 26 21 15 10
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Precipitation (mm) 45 18 62 13 52 71 252 179 108 29 2,5 18
UV Index 6 7 8 9 9 9 7 7 7 7 7 6

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Delhi, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Delhi

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Yearly Temperature in Delhi

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Delhi, India. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Delhi

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Delhi

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Delhi, India. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Delhi

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Average weather in Delhi by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Delhi. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.