Weather in New Delhi — today
Now in New Delhi
🌤️
+29°
Mostly clear
Feels like +35° · humidity 80%
Today 12.9: +32° / +26°
🕐 10:55
Wind
9 km/h
UV index
6
Air (AQI)
56 · Moderate
Precipitation
75%
Humidity
80%
Pressure
1011 hPa
Sunrise / sunset
06:04 / 18:30
👕 What to wear today
Hot — light breathable clothing, a hat, plenty of water.
☂️ Take an umbrellaFeels warmer by 6°
Weather for an activity:
Detailed weather information for New Delhi
Today, 12 September, Saturday, in New Delhi (India): partly cloudy, hot. During the day the air will warm up to +32°, at night around +26°. Due to high humidity it feels like +35°. UV is high (index 6) — sunscreen will come in handy in the sun. Wind up to 13 km/h. High chance of rain — be sure to take an umbrella or a raincoat. Light summer clothing will do — a T-shirt and shorts or light trousers. The sun will rise at 06:04 and set at 18:30 — daylight lasts 12 hours.Hourly weather in New Delhi
💧 The bars at the bottom show the hourly precipitation probability. Shaded areas of the chart are the dark hours (before sunrise 🌅 and after sunset 🌇).
Weather in New Delhi for 14 days
Tap a day to expand it by time of day and open the full forecast. The bar shows the range from the night low (left) to the day high (right).
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Today 12.9
⛈️
💧 75%
+26° +32°
Morning
⛈️
+28°
Day
⛈️
+32°
Evening
🌇
+31°
Night
🌙
+26°
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Tomorrow 13.9
⛈️
💧 84%
+26° +32°
Morning
☀️
+28°
Day
⛈️
+32°
Evening
🌇
+28°
Night
🌙
+26°
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Mon 14.9
⛈️
💧 95%
+26° +31°
Morning
⛈️
+28°
Day
⛈️
+31°
Evening
🌇
+30°
Night
🌙
+26°
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Tue 15.9
🌦️
💧 85%
+25° +30°
Morning
🌦️
+27°
Day
🌦️
+30°
Evening
🌇
+29°
Night
🌙
+25°
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Wed 16.9
⛈️
💧 75%
+25° +30°
Morning
⛈️
+27°
Day
⛈️
+30°
Evening
🌇
+29°
Night
🌙
+25°
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Thu 17.9
⛅
💧 41%
+24° +32°
Morning
⛅
+27°
Day
⛅
+32°
Evening
🌇
+30°
Night
🌙
+24°
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Fri 18.9
☁️
💧 12%
+25° +31°
Morning
☁️
+27°
Day
☁️
+31°
Evening
🌇
+30°
Night
🌙
+25°
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Sat 19.9
☀️
💧 20%
+25° +33°
Morning
☀️
+28°
Day
☀️
+33°
Evening
🌇
+31°
Night
🌙
+25°
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Sun 20.9
🌤️
💧 18%
+25° +34°
Morning
🌤️
+28°
Day
🌤️
+34°
Evening
🌇
+32°
Night
🌙
+25°
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Mon 21.9
☀️
💧 8%
+26° +34°
Morning
☀️
+29°
Day
☀️
+34°
Evening
🌇
+32°
Night
🌙
+26°
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Tue 22.9
☀️
💧 16%
+27° +35°
Morning
☀️
+30°
Day
☀️
+35°
Evening
🌇
+33°
Night
🌙
+27°
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Wed 23.9
🌦️
💧 20%
+27° +33°
Morning
🌦️
+29°
Day
🌦️
+33°
Evening
🌇
+32°
Night
🌙
+27°
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Thu 24.9
🌤️
💧 24%
+26° +35°
Morning
🌤️
+29°
Day
🌤️
+35°
Evening
🌇
+33°
Night
🌙
+26°
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Fri 25.9
☀️
💧 22%
+25° +36°
Morning
☀️
+29°
Day
☀️
+36°
Evening
🌇
+33°
Night
🌙
+25°
🗺️ Precipitation radar
Precipitation radar (RainViewer) over a clean base map — updates every 5–10 minutes. Colours show nearby precipitation; if there is none, the map is simply clear — that is normal. Zoom with + / −.
Rain intensity:lightmoderateheavy
🎯 What to do in this weather — indices of the day
Comfort score from 0 (bad) to 100 (excellent), calculated from the day's weather. For “rain” and “UV” a percentage/risk level is shown.
🏃 Running
0 / 100
comfort for running · Bad
🧴 UV
54%
high · moderate
☂️ Rain
75%
likely · high
✨ Stars
36 / 100
evening visibility · So-so
🧺 Laundry drying
0 / 100
will dry outside · Bad
🚗 Car wash
5 / 100
better to wait · Bad
🌫️ Air quality
56
Moderate air
European AQI
PM2.5: 21PM10: 39O₃: 116NO₂: 19
Moderate. Those sensitive to dust should be more careful during long outdoor exercise.
🌅 Sun, moon and sea
Sunrise
06:04
Sunset
18:30
Golden hour
17:59
Daylight
12 h (-2 min vs yesterday)
New Delhi climate by month
Long-term averages. Hover over a bar for details. The forecast for a specific month is a combination of the climate normal and the model forecast for the coming weeks.
+20°
+8°
Jan
+24°
+11°
Feb
+29°
+15°
Mar
+36°
+21°
Apr
+40°
+26°
May
+38°
+28°
Jun
+34°
+27°
Jul
+32°
+26°
Aug
+32°
+24°
Sep
+32°
+19°
Oct
+27°
+14°
Nov
+22°
+9°
Dec
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Bar color shows temperature:frostcoolcomfortablewarmhot— best months to visit
| Month | Day | Night | Precipitation | What to pack and what makes the month notable (events, nuances) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | +20° | +8° | 23 mm | Ideal weather: +20° daytime — neither hot nor cold. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. This is the coldest month of the year. |
| February | +24° | +11° | 30 mm | The most pleasant season: +24° by day, comfortable all day long. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. |
| March | +29° | +15° | 21 mm | Warm and comfortable: +29° by day, +15° at night. 😊 light summer clothing. Weather-wise, one of the three best months to visit. |
| April | +36° | +21° | 14 mm | Up to +36° by day — hot, yet not muggy; mornings and evenings are pleasant. ☀️ water and sunscreen. |
| May | +40° | +26° | 19 mm | One of the hottest stretches: +40° by day, plan around the midday sun. 🥵 water, SPF 50, a hat. This is the hottest month of the year in New Delhi. |
| June | +38° | +28° | 69 mm | Extremely hot: around +38° by day, staying outside is hard. It's a rainy month (69 mm) — an umbrella is a must. 🥵 water, SPF 50, a hat. The longest daylight hours of the year — more time for everything. |
| July | +34° | +27° | 194 mm | Up to +34° by day — hot, yet not muggy; mornings and evenings are pleasant. Frequent rain (194 mm over the month) — keep indoor backup plans. ☀️ water and sunscreen. Statistically the wettest month of the year. |
| August | +32° | +26° | 176 mm | A hot, dry month: +32° daytime, warm pleasant evenings. One of the wettest months (176 mm): downpours can derail plans. ☀️ water and sunscreen. |
| September | +32° | +24° | 91 mm | Hot (+32° by day) but dry — manageable with a sensible schedule. It's a rainy month (91 mm) — an umbrella is a must. ☀️ water and sunscreen. |
| October | +32° | +19° | 13 mm | Gentle warmth — about +32° daytime, great walking weather. 😊 light summer clothing. |
| November | +27° | +14° | 5 mm | A comfortable month: +27° by day without exhausting heat. 😊 light summer clothing. One of the driest months — rain is very unlikely. |
| December | +22° | +9° | 6 mm | One of the best times to visit: +22° by day, fresh nights. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. The shortest daylight of the year — it gets dark early. |
When to visit New Delhi
✅ Recommended time to visit
🌟 Peak season: March, November, December
Daytime air+22…+29°
Precipitationrare
Why: comfortable +22…+29° by day, little rain.
⚠️ Doable, with caveats
🌤️ Shoulder season: January, February, April, May, September, October
Daytime air+20…+40°
Precipitationoften
Why: already/still hot (+20…+40°) but bearable; fewer crowds, lower prices.
🔴 Not the best time
🔥 Hot season: June, July, August
Daytime air+32…+38°
Precipitationoften
Why: extreme heat (+32…+38° with high humidity) — being outside at midday is unsafe; go only for low prices and hotel-and-beach downtime.
Bottom line: the best time to visit New Delhi is March, November, December, and the most comfortable months are March, November, December. The toughest months to visit are June, July, August: extreme heat and humidity.
🌡️ Today vs the climate normal
Today's high
+32°
Normal for September
+32°
Deviation
0° within normal
A year ago on this day
+34°
Record for this date
+38° (1974)
The normal, “a year ago” and the record come from the weather archive since 1940 (Open-Meteo / ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions about the weather in New Delhi
What is the weather in New Delhi right now?＋
Mostly clear, +29°, feels like +35°.
Will it rain in New Delhi today?＋
Yes: 75% chance, 10 mm.
When is the best time to visit New Delhi?＋
Best time to visit — March, November, December.
What time are sunrise and sunset in New Delhi?＋
Sunrise 06:04, sunset 18:30.
Does it snow in New Delhi in winter?＋
No, it practically never snows.
What is the climate in New Delhi by month?＋
Summers up to +40° in May, winters around +8° in January; the wettest month is July.
How hot is it in New Delhi in summer?＋
🥵 Extreme heat. No more than 15–20 minutes in direct sun is safe. Water, SPF 50 sunscreen and a hat are a must.