Delhi in May

Extreme heat, 40°C (104°F) and above.Extreme heat, 104°F (40°C) and above.

All twelve months in one grid — weather, crowds and prices, with gaps left as unknown.

May is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

• FebruaryGreatMild and clearer; best month for walking.
• MarchGreatWarm; Holi some years.
• OctoberGoodClearing, warm days; smog starts late in the month; Diwali some years.
• JulyMixedMonsoon: humid, flooded roads.

• DelhiHighs around 40 °C (104 °F), lows around 27 °C (81 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 104 °F (40 °C), lows around 81 °F (27 °C), rain on about 3 days
• Northern plains, India · Delhi, Agra, Varanasi, Amritsarhot

  Dense fog delays trains and flights in Dec–Jan; smog peaks in November; 45 °C (113 °F) in May–June.Dense fog delays trains and flights in Dec–Jan; smog peaks in November; 113 °F (45 °C) in May–June.

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

• Heat season

  April to June · Whole city

  37–45 °C with dry wind; sights early and late only.

Crowds · India overall

Low

Prices · India overall

Low

India overall: Hottest month on the plains; only the Himalaya and Ladakh (opening late May) work.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Delhi, side by side.

• Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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