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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: New Delhi month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in New Delhi are typically February, November and December, with average daytime highs around 22–27°C. May is usually the warmest month (average high 39°C), January the coldest (average low 8°C), and July the wettest (about 231 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.2 | 7.7 | 33 | 8.9 |
| February | 23.8 | 10.9 | 20 | 9.7 |
| March | 29.8 | 16.0 | 25 | 11.0 |
| April | 36.8 | 21.9 | 9 | 11.3 |
| May | 38.7 | 25.3 | 35 | 11.0 |
| June | 38.4 | 27.7 | 67 | 10.8 |
| July | 33.7 | 26.7 | 231 | 8.9 |
| August | 32.6 | 26.1 | 158 | 8.9 |
| September | 32.8 | 24.9 | 119 | 10.0 |
| October | 32.0 | 19.9 | 17 | 10.5 |
| November | 27.0 | 14.3 | 6 | 9.8 |
| December | 21.5 | 9.2 | 7 | 9.1 |
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01 · OverviewNew Delhi, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow New Delhi took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting New Delhi
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in New Delhi
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in New Delhi
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in New Delhi
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for New Delhi
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about New Delhi
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Frequently Asked Questions about New Delhi
Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.
01 · Q&AWhere is New Delhi located and what are its coordinates?
New Delhi is situated in India at geographic coordinates 28.6214, 77.2148 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of New Delhi?
New Delhi has a recorded population of approximately 317,797 and observes the Asia/Kolkata time zone (INR).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in New Delhi?
Official and commonly spoken languages in New Delhi include en-IN, hi, bn, te, mr, ta, ur, gu, kn, ml, or, pa, as, bh, sat, ks, ne, sd, kok, doi, mni, sit, sa, fr, lus, inc, and the circulating currency is INR.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for New Delhi?
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