February–March and October are the sweet spots. November and December often bring heavy smog, so check the air quality index before you go.
- Best time
- January, February, March, October
- Also okay
- September, November, December
- Trip style
- City & heritage
- Daily budget (per person)
- ₹1,900+ backpacker · ₹3,600–₹7,400 mid-range
Month-by-month weather guide for Delhi
JanBest
FebBest
MarBest
AprNot ideal
MayNot ideal
JunNot ideal
JulNot ideal
AugNot ideal
SepOkay
OctBest
NovOkay
DecOkay
Festivals and events
- October: Dussehra (Sep/Oct)
- November: Diwali (Oct/Nov)
Festival dates often follow the lunar calendar and change every year. Confirm before booking.