2026 Climate Averages

Weather in Delhi in August

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Climate Overview

August is a wet time to visit Delhi. Delhi has a Warm climate with average yearly highs of 32°C, lows of 27°C, and approximately 21 rainy days per month.

Avg High

32°C

Avg Low

27°C

Rainy days

21days

Daylight

13.2h

Is August a good time to visit Delhi?

It's a rainy period, but great for indoor activities, museums, and lower prices.

Daylight

Sunrise

5:51 AM

Sunset

7:02 PM

Weather by Month
Monthly weather data
Month High Low Rainy days Condition
January 18°C 8°C 6 Excellent (best)
February 22°C 10°C 4 Excellent (best)
March 26°C 15°C 7 Excellent (best)
April 34°C 21°C 3 Good
May 38°C 25°C 3 Good
June 37°C 28°C 5 Good
July 35°C 27°C 19 Wet
August 32°C 27°C 21 Wet
September 35°C 26°C 7 Good
October 33°C 19°C 0 Excellent (best)
November 26°C 13°C 2 Excellent (best)
December 22°C 9°C 0 Excellent (best)

Weather data: Open-Meteo Archive (2020-2025) • Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0) • Historical avg. 2020–2025

What to Pack for August

Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Climate: Warm
Travel Context Great for outdoor dining and evening strolls.

Planning a trip to Delhi?

Common Questions

Is August a good time to visit Delhi? +

August is typically Wet for visiting Delhi, with average highs of 32°C and around 21 rainy days.

What should I pack for Delhi in August? +

With highs of 32°C and lows of 27°C in {month}, we recommend: Lightweight clothes, sunglasses, sunscreen, and breathable fabrics.

Does it rain a lot in Delhi in August? +

Delhi typically sees around 21 rainy days in August.

How many hours of daylight are there in Delhi in August? +

In August, Delhi gets approximately 13.2 hours of daylight per day.

Is August peak season in Delhi? +

No, August is not peak season in Delhi. Expect better value on accommodation and fewer tourists.

What is the best month to visit Delhi? +

The best months to visit Delhi are October, November, December, January, February, March, when the weather is optimal for sightseeing.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Solar calculations: SunCalc (timezone: Asia/Kolkata)

Last Updated: January 2026

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