Weather in Delhi, Delhi
Delhi is a major metropolitan city located in Delhi, India. The city lies at approximately 28.6°N latitude, placing it in the semi-arid to humid subtropical climate zone.
Climate Overview
In North India, the monsoon arrives in early July and retreats by late September. The post-monsoon period brings clear skies and pleasant weather through October. Delhi's year splits into three broad phases — summer (March–June), monsoon (July–September) and post-monsoon/winter (October–February). Each has its own character and forecast challenges.
Weather by season in Delhi
Delhi's year divides into four broad seasons. The southwest monsoon normally arrives around 28 June. Daytime figures below are typical lowland values for this latitude — hill stations sit markedly cooler.
- Winter (Dec–Feb): days around 20°C, nights around 6°C. Dry and clear, with cold mornings and occasional fog.
- Summer / pre-monsoon (Mar–Jun): days around 42°C, nights around 27°C. Hot, dry and dusty — heatwave conditions are common at the peak.
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep): days around 34°C, nights around 26°C. Frequent rain and high humidity; the wettest part of the year.
- Post-monsoon (Oct–Nov): days around 31°C, nights around 15°C. Skies clear and temperatures ease — comfortable and settled.
Today's Weather in Delhi
The current weather conditions in Delhi are updated every hour from the ECMWF global model via Open-Meteo. You can see real-time temperature, humidity, wind speed and air quality at the top of this page.
Hourly Forecast
Our hourly forecast for Delhi covers the next 24 hours with temperature, wind speed and rain probability so you can plan around showers and thunderstorms.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Delhi
The 7-day forecast for Delhi shows daily high and low temperatures, expected weather conditions and rain probability — useful for planning trips, events or agricultural activities in the Delhi region.
Air Quality in Delhi
Air quality in Delhi is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. In larger cities like Delhi, AQI can deteriorate sharply from October to January. A mask and limited outdoor time can help on the worst days.
Quick facts about Delhi
Delhi has a population of about 1,10,07,835; sits at 28.61°N; and is in India; its monsoon typically arrives in early July.
Common spellings
The Hindi word for weather, मौसम, is transliterated in many ways: mausam, mosam, mausham, musam, mosum, moshm, mausm. All refer to the same concept — the current weather conditions, today's temperature and the forecast you'll find for Delhi on this page.
Nearby Cities in Delhi
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