When to go · New Delhi
New Delhi in May
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
- 40°C104°F / 26°C79°F
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- 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 May
- New DelhiHighs around 40 °C, lows around 26 °C, rain on about 3 daysHighs around 104 °F, lows around 79 °F, rain on about 3 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · India overall
- Low
- Prices · India overall
- Low
India overall: Hottest month on the plains; only the Himalaya and Ladakh (opening late May) work.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen