Weather in Delhi in May
May in Delhi is the hard heat. Outdoor plans belong to the ends of the day. The middle is for indoors or water.
In India, this is how Delhi actually wears May, not how a country centroid would. Compared with June and January, May sits in the middle of Delhi's year.
Pack for Delhi in May, not for a brochure that was photographed in another season.
- Average temp
- 33°C
26–40°C
- Rainfall
- 36 mm
Not much rain
- Sunshine
- 7.5 h
hours per day
What to expect
Daytime
Fierce heat in Delhi in May. Start early. Hide in the middle. Come out again when the sun drops.
This is not a month for a packed walking itinerary. Water, shade, and a schedule that admits the climate is in charge.
Rain
Mixed skies in Delhi in May. Dry days and wet days share the month. Outdoor plans need a backup, not a cancellation policy.
Pack a shell you will actually carry. The monthly table is the place for totals. This is the feel: usable, interrupted.
Evening
Evenings stay warm.
What to pack
Sun protection
A layer for cooler evenings
Where to stay in Delhi
Dates are a starting point for May.
Travel guides for Delhi
What to read before you book.
Average weather in Delhi
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Similar weather in May
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FAQs about Delhi
Climate averages for Delhi, 1991–2020.
The best time to visit Delhi is between February and April, the most comfortable stretch of the year on these averages.
June is the hottest month, with an average around 33°C.
August is the wettest month, with about 236 mm of rain.
No. These are 1991–2020 climate normals from Meteostat, not a live forecast. Actual weather in any given week can differ.
