Climate in Delhi

Delhi, India has a humid subtropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 22°C and the city receives roughly 1100 mm of precipitation across 93 rainy days a year, with around 1599 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 29.3°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 14.8°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Delhi is classified as Humid Subtropical. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Delhi receives about 1100 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 93 rainy days. The wettest month is Jul and the driest is Jan.

Delhi sees an estimated 1599 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Delhi are Feb, Dec, Jan. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Delhi has a climate comfort score of 88/100, a very comfortable year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

• Climate in Mumbai — Tropical, comfort 75/100
• Climate in Bangalore — Tropical, comfort 70/100
• Climate in Dubai — Desert, comfort 51/100