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Delhi weather in August

August is a challenging month to visit Delhi — consider November–February instead. Expect highs around 33°C, lows near 26°C, and about 18.3 days with rain.

2.2 · Challengingtravel score for August
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Avg high
33°C
Avg low
26°C
Rainfall
162 mm
Rain days
18.3
Sunshine
9.3 h/day
Daylight
13 h

What to pack for Delhi in August

  • light, breathable clothing
  • sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
  • a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
  • expect humid, sticky conditions

Humidity averages 79%; max daily wind around 16 km/h.

How August compares

January: 10.0/10 JFebruary: 10.0/10 FMarch: 9.0/10 MApril: 3.9/10 AMay: 1.7/10 MJune: 0.7/10 JJuly: 1.2/10 JAugust: 2.2/10 ASeptember: 3.4/10 SOctober: 7.3/10 ONovember: 10.0/10 NDecember: 10.0/10 D

Best months in Delhi: November–February. See the full best time to visit Delhi guide.

Delhi in August: the details

In August, Delhi sees average daytime highs of 33°C (91°F) and overnight lows of 26°C (79°F). Rainfall totals roughly 162 mm across 18.3 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9.3 hours per day with 13 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 79%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Delhi, India (28.65, 77.23) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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