THE OVERVIEW
Read Delhi through successive capitals, living religious sites, modern institutions and neighbourhood life, with heat, air quality and journey times treated as core planning facts. Old Delhi: Dense historic fabric, food and major religious sites. Congestion, uneven surfaces and sensory intensity require time and support. Lodhi and Nizamuddin: Gardens, tombs and cultural institutions. Spread across several sites and major roads. Connaught Place: Metro connections and a central first base. Traffic and variable pavement conditions.
YEAR AT A GLANCE
The weather rhythm in Delhi.
Climate averages, not a forecast. Current conditions still need checking before travel.
- Jan20° / 7.7°23.1 mm rain
- Feb23.5° / 10.5°30 mm rain
- Mar29.4° / 15.2°21 mm rain
- Apr36.3° / 20.9°13.2 mm rain
- May39.7° / 25.4°19.3 mm rain
- Jun38.4° / 27.7°69.5 mm rain
- Jul33.8° / 26.7°196.2 mm rain
- Aug32.2° / 25.8°177.1 mm rain
- Sep32.3° / 24°91.3 mm rain
- Oct31.9° / 19.2°12.7 mm rain
- Nov27.2° / 14°4.8 mm rain
- Dec22.2° / 9.3°6.3 mm rain
Average daily high, low and rainfall: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API, ERA5-Land, Delhi destination coordinates (28.6139, 77.2090), 1991 to 2020
area
Old Delhi
Dense historic fabric, food and major religious sites
Dense historic fabric, food and major religious sites
Details should be checked for your travel dates.area
Lodhi and Nizamuddin
Gardens, tombs and cultural institutions
Gardens, tombs and cultural institutions
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Connaught Place
Metro connections and a central first base
Metro connections and a central first base
Details should be checked for your travel dates.experience
Humayun’s Tomb and Sunder Nursery
Planning note
Pair Mughal architecture with a restored landscape and urban ecology project.
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National Crafts Museum
Planning note
A useful route into regional material culture and living craft traditions.
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Dr Ambedkar National Memorial
Planning note
A focused account of Ambedkar’s life, constitutional work and social thought.
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Jama Masjid and Shahjahanabad
Planning note
Approach the mosque within the living commercial city, not as an isolated monument.
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Kiran Nadar Museum of Art
Planning note
A substantial modern and contemporary Indian collection outside the historic-centre circuit.
Details should be checked for your travel dates.station
Indira Gandhi International Airport
airport
Airport Metro Express and road transfers serve the city; allow for traffic and terminal changes.
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Delhi climate normals
Verified 1991 to 2020 monthly averages
Open-Meteo historical data at the destination coordinates show average daily highs from 20°C to 39.7°C and lows from 7.7°C to 27.7°C across the year.
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Choosing the time to go
Seasonal planning
October to March is generally most workable. April to June can bring extreme heat; the monsoon affects movement from July, and winter air pollution can be severe.
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Plan the complete route
Access and practical detail
Accessibility varies sharply between modern hotels and historic or natural sites; request precise measurements and route descriptions. Heat, traffic, surfaces and toilet availability must be considered alongside nominal distance. Pre-book airport assistance and use a vetted accessible vehicle when transfers are critical.
Details should be checked for your travel dates.travel_advice
Current travel guidance
Keep official advice date-specific
Recheck entry rules, regional safety guidance, health advice and local disruption immediately before travel.
Details should be checked for your travel dates.STAY
Hotels to consider
A considered starting point, not a statement of availability or a booking recommendation.
The Imperial New Delhi
Historic city hotel
Delhi, India
For a central base with a significant modern Delhi history.
Large scale and formal atmosphere will not suit everyone.The Lodhi
Contemporary resort-style city hotel
Delhi, India
For space, strong facilities and access to Nizamuddin and Lodhi Garden.
Less convenient for Old Delhi and northern sights.The Manor
Small residential hotel
Delhi, India
For a quieter, smaller-scale south Delhi stay.
Most sightseeing requires a car or metro connection.ORIENTATION
A sense of place
Every marker uses coordinates supplied by the published Desk guide.
AT A GLANCE
Practical notes
- Typical stay
- Separate Old Delhi, the Lodhi and Nizamuddin area, and the modern museum circuit into distinct days. Heat, air quality, security checks and traffic all reward a selective itinerary.
- When to consider
- October to March is generally most workable. April to June can bring extreme heat; the monsoon affects movement from July, and winter air pollution can be severe.
- Climate
- Open-Meteo historical data at the destination coordinates provide a complete 1991 to 2020 series. Average daily highs range from 20°C to 39.7°C and lows from 7.7°C to 27.7°C. These are climate averages, not a forecast.
- Getting around
- Indira Gandhi International Airport: Airport Metro Express and road transfers serve the city; allow for traffic and terminal changes.
- Worth preparing for
- Accessibility varies sharply between modern hotels and historic or natural sites; request precise measurements and route descriptions. Heat, traffic, surfaces and toilet availability must be considered alongside nominal distance. Pre-book airport assistance and use a vetted accessible vehicle when transfers are critical. Recheck entry rules, regional safety guidance, health advice and local disruption immediately before travel.
Sources and credits
- Delhi official tourism · India tourism authority
- The Imperial New Delhi official website · The Imperial New Delhi
- The Lodhi official website · The Lodhi
- The Manor official website · The Manor
- Humayun’s Tomb and Sunder Nursery official information · Humayun’s Tomb and Sunder Nursery
- National Crafts Museum official information · National Crafts Museum
- Dr Ambedkar National Memorial official information · Dr Ambedkar National Memorial
- Jama Masjid and Shahjahanabad official information · Jama Masjid and Shahjahanabad
- Kiran Nadar Museum of Art official information · Kiran Nadar Museum of Art
- Indira Gandhi International Airport official website · Indira Gandhi International Airport
- India travel advice · UK FCDO
- Open-Meteo 1991 to 2020 climate series · Open-Meteo · Open-Meteo Historical Weather API at the destination coordinates; complete 1991 to 2020 daily maximum, minimum and precipitation series aggregated by calendar month
Guide last reviewed 27 September 2026.