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Best time to visit Delhi

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October to March is the season; avoid May and June heat.

Delhi month by month

Month	Rating	Avg high	Rain	Crowds	Flights	What’s on
January	Good	21°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	Smog season
February	Good	24°C	Some rain	Peak crowds	Priciest	–
March	Great	30°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	Holi
April	Poor	36°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
May	Poor	40°C	Mostly dry	Quiet	Cheapest	–
June	Poor	39°C	Some rain	Quiet	Cheapest	–
July	Poor	35°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
August	Poor	34°C	Very wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
September	Poor	34°C	Wet	Quiet	Cheapest	–
October	Good	33°C	Mostly dry	Moderate	Average	Diwali
November	Good	28°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	Smog season
December	Good	23°C	Mostly dry	Peak crowds	Priciest	Smog season

Flights to Delhi are usually cheapest in April–September. The catch: highs reach 40°C in April–September.
Crowds and prices peak in November–February, so book early.
Highs pass 35°C in April–July.
The heaviest rain falls in July–August.

The Qutub Minar is the tallest brick minaret in the world.

When is the best time to visit Delhi?

The best time to visit Delhi is March. October to March is the season; avoid May and June heat.

What is the cheapest time to fly to Delhi?

Flights are usually cheapest in April–September, when demand is lowest.

When is Delhi busiest?

Delhi is busiest in November–February.

What is the weather like in Delhi?

May is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C, and January the coolest at 21°C. The wettest period is July–September.