When to go · New Delhi
New Delhi in August
Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: May–Jun (extreme heat), late Jun–Sep (monsoon), Nov–Dec (smog peaks).
Key facts
- Verdict
- Avoid
- Temperature
- 34°C93°F / 26°C79°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 12
- Crowds
- Low
- India overall
- Prices
- Low
- India overall
Verdict
AvoidBest and avoid months for New Delhi
Listed as a month to avoid: May–Jun (extreme heat), late Jun–Sep (monsoon), Nov–Dec (smog peaks).
Weather in August
- New DelhiHighs around 34 °C, lows around 26 °C, rain on about 12 daysHighs around 93 °F, lows around 79 °F, rain on about 12 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · India overall
- Low
- Prices · India overall
- Low
India overall: Same as July; Ladakh peak; Independence Day closures in Delhi on the 15th.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
- A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast