Hot
Average highs reach 39°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
New Delhi, New Delhi, India in May
Weather score59Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 39°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 18mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
39°C
Rain
18mm
Sun
8.7h
Weather score
59
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 18mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.7h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Map
Weather map
Compare New Delhi, New Delhi, India with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May39°C average high
May is one of New Delhi's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsApril to July
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May18mm average rain
May is one of New Delhi's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to June and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May8.7 hours average sun
May is one of New Delhi's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsApril to May and October to November
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May59 weather score
May sits close to New Delhi's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsMarch to April and October to November
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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