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Delhi weather in May

May is a challenging month to visit Delhi — consider November–February instead. Expect highs around 38°C, lows near 25°C, and about 3.2 days with rain.

1.7 · Challengingtravel score for May
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Avg high
38°C
Avg low
25°C
Rainfall
38 mm
Rain days
3.2
Sunshine
10.6 h/day
Daylight
13.4 h

What to pack for Delhi in May

  • light, breathable clothing
  • sun protection (hat, SPF 50)

Humidity averages 40%; max daily wind around 20 km/h.

How May 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 May: the details

In May, Delhi sees average daytime highs of 38°C (101°F) and overnight lows of 25°C (77°F). Rainfall totals roughly 38 mm across 3.2 rainy days, and the sun shines about 10.6 hours per day with 13.4 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 40%.

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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