Delhi in July: a seasonal travel plan
Delhi, India. In july, the average daytime high is 36.2 °C and the night-time low is 27.7 °C. Start long walks in the morning and keep the hottest hours for shade, museums or a relaxed lunch.
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Weather at a glance
- Daytime high
- 36.2 °C
- Nighttime low
- 27.7 °C
- Monthly precipitation
- 248.0 mm
- Days with at least 1 mm
- 22.1
- Daylight
- 13.8 h
2015–2024 averages. Daytime temperature is the average daily maximum; nighttime temperature is the average daily minimum.
Early, middle and late month
| Period | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Days with at least 1 mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Days 1–10 | 38.5 | 28.8 | 6.5 |
| Days 11–20 | 36.1 | 27.8 | 7.1 |
| From day 21 | 34.1 | 26.6 | 8.5 |
What this month is like
Delhi, India. In july, the average daytime high is 36.2 °C and the night-time low is 27.7 °C. Start long walks in the morning and keep the hottest hours for shade, museums or a relaxed lunch.
There are 22.1 wet days on average, with about 248.0 mm of precipitation. Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag.
How to plan the day
Start long walks in the morning and keep the hottest hours for shade, museums or a relaxed lunch.
Average daylight is 13.8 hours, so put longer routes in the brighter part of the day.
What to pack
Pack light breathable clothes, a hat, sunglasses and water. Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag.
Precipitation and an alternative plan
Precipitation is frequent. Keep several indoor activities in your plans and fit longer walks between them.
What to pack
Pack light loose clothing, a hat, sunglasses and a water bottle. Add a waterproof outer layer and shoes that dry quickly.
Compared with neighbouring months
Average daytime high: previous month — 41.7 °C, July — 36.2 °C, next month — 33.6 °C. Days with at least 1 mm of precipitation: 9.4, 22.1 and 19.4.
Things to do
Delhi joins two very different fabrics: the packed bazaars of Shahjahanabad below the Red Fort and the broad avenues of New Delhi with their government buildings. The districts sit kilometres apart, so plan each day around one part of the city and rely on the metro.
Old Delhi
Walk from the Red Fort to Jama Masjid through Chandni Chowk, where stalls sell spices, cloth and sweets. A cycle rickshaw saves energy in the crush, and an early start leaves the lanes almost empty.
Humayun's Tomb
Humayun's Tomb stands in gardens near Nizamuddin, its red sandstone and white marble explaining Mughal architecture without the crowds of the Taj Mahal. The Nizamuddin quarter next door holds a Sufi shrine and street kitchens.
Qutub Minar
The Qutub Minar rises above the ruins of the first sultanate buildings in Mehrauli, with old columns and tombs scattered around. South Delhi lies far from the centre, so pair the visit with a walk in Hauz Khas.
Where to stay
Paharganj
Paharganj hugs New Delhi station: cheap rooms, traveller cafes and shops along the main street. It is noisy and cramped, but the metro and the trains are five minutes away on foot.
Connaught Place
Connaught Place works through its geometry: a ring of colonial arcades with banks, shops and restaurants, from which every direction is easy. The area wakes up in the evening, though rooms are few and pricey.
Hauz Khas
Hauz Khas draws people for cafes, small boutiques and more quiet than downtown. The reservoir and the madrasa ruins are close, the metro is ten minutes off, while Old Delhi needs a change of trains.
Getting to and around Delhi
The Airport Express runs from Indira Gandhi airport to New Delhi station in about twenty minutes, while a taxi costs more and depends on traffic. The metro is the main way around: cheap, clean and linking Old Delhi, Connaught Place and the southern districts. Take a rickshaw for short hops and allow extra time at rush hour.
Three days in Delhi
Shahjahanabad
Start at the Red Fort when it opens, then follow Chandni Chowk to Jama Masjid. Eat lunch at a street stall and return to your hotel before the evening crush.
New Delhi and Nizamuddin
Drive along Kartavya Path past India Gate and the president's house, then visit Humayun's Tomb in the afternoon. Finish at the Nizamuddin shrine, where qawwali singing begins after dusk.
South Delhi
Take the metro to Qutub Minar and walk the ruins and old columns, then spend the evening in Hauz Khas with cafes by the water, the madrasa ruins and small galleries showing local artists.
Weather throughout the year
| Month | Daytime high, °C | Nighttime low, °C | Precipitation, mm | Days with at least 1 mm | Daylight, h |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21.7 | 6.7 | 27.3 | 3.5 | 10.5 |
| February | 26.6 | 10.1 | 11.1 | 2.2 | 11.2 |
| March | 32.4 | 15.7 | 28.9 | 4.3 | 12.0 |
| April | 38.9 | 22.2 | 12.8 | 2.9 | 12.8 |
| May | 41.9 | 26.8 | 37.2 | 5.4 | 13.6 |
| June | 41.7 | 29.5 | 72.2 | 9.4 | 13.9 |
| July | 36.2 | 27.7 | 248.0 | 22.1 | 13.8 |
| August | 33.6 | 25.9 | 161.7 | 19.4 | 13.2 |
| September | 33.8 | 24.1 | 138.4 | 11.7 | 12.4 |
| October | 32.7 | 19.1 | 29.3 | 2.1 | 11.5 |
| November | 28.0 | 13.8 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 10.7 |
| December | 23.5 | 8.5 | 6.9 | 0.8 | 10.4 |
Frequently asked questions
Delhi: what is the temperature in July?
The average daytime high is 36.2 °C and the night-time low is 27.7 °C. Daytime is hot. Plan the main walk for the morning and spend the warmest hours in shade or indoors.
How many days with precipitation are there in July?
On average, there are 22.1 days with at least 1 mm of precipitation; the monthly total is 248.0 mm. Precipitation is frequent. Keep several indoor activities in your plans and fit longer walks between them.
What should I pack for walks in July?
Pack light loose clothing, a hat, sunglasses and a water bottle. Add a waterproof outer layer and shoes that dry quickly.
How does the weather change from the start to the end of the month?
Average daytime highs by part of the month: 1–10 — 38.5 °C; 11–20 — 36.1 °C; 21 to month-end — 34.1 °C.
How many daylight hours are there in July?
The average is 13.8 hours. Spread walks between the morning and afternoon, then leave the evening for dinner or indoor activities.
Is Delhi worth visiting in July?
The climate suits a trip if daytime temperatures around 36.2 °C and nights around 27.7 °C work for you. Start long walks in the morning and keep the hottest hours for shade, museums or a relaxed lunch.
What can I do in Delhi on a wet day in July?
Keep an indoor backup route and a compact rain jacket in your day bag. Keep a museum, market, café or another indoor route near your accommodation.
What should I pack for Delhi in July?
Pack light breathable clothes, a hat, sunglasses and water. Average daylight is 13.8 hours.