Delhi weather in May
May is one of the least pleasant months in Delhi: highs of 43°C (109°F) and about 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain on average. Nights average 27°C (81°F) and cloud cover 43% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th wettest month of the year and the warmest. Compared with April, it is warmer and wetter; June brings highs of 42°C (108°F) and 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Delhi, the largest city in Delhi. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Delhi?
least pleasant month Weather score 46/100.
May is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Delhi. For better conditions, consider Oct–Mar.
Does it rain a lot in Delhi in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 33 mm (1.3 in) falls in an average May. It is the 5th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Delhi in May?
Days average 43°C (109°F) and nights 27°C (81°F).
Delhi weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°C (71°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 16 mm | 35% | best |
| February | 26°C (78°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 22 mm | 31% | best |
| March | 32°C (90°F) | 15°C (59°F) | 18 mm | 31% | best |
| April | 39°C (102°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 15 mm | 37% | fair |
| May | 43°C (109°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 33 mm | 43% | least pleasant |
| June | 42°C (108°F) | 30°C (85°F) | 80 mm | 55% | least pleasant |
| July | 37°C (98°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 217 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
| August | 34°C (93°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 203 mm | 68% | least pleasant |
| September | 33°C (92°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 121 mm | 37% | fair |
| October | 32°C (90°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 13 mm | 15% | best |
| November | 28°C (82°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 4 mm | 18% | best |
| December | 23°C (73°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 8 mm | 26% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Delhi in May
Weather can differ a lot within Delhi: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delhi | 43°C (109°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 33 mm | least pleasant |
| Najafgarh | 43°C (109°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 34 mm | least pleasant |
| Rohini | 43°C (109°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 34 mm | least pleasant |
| Narela | 43°C (109°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 35 mm | least pleasant |
| Karol Bāgh | 43°C (109°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 33 mm | least pleasant |
| New Delhi | 43°C (109°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 33 mm | least pleasant |
| Kirāri Sulemānnagar | 43°C (109°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 34 mm | least pleasant |
| Karāwalnagar | 43°C (109°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 33 mm | least pleasant |
| Nāngloi Jāt | 43°C (109°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 34 mm | least pleasant |
| Bhālswa Jahangirpur | 43°C (109°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 34 mm | least pleasant |
| Sultan Pur Majra | 43°C (109°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 34 mm | least pleasant |
| Hashtsāl | 43°C (109°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 34 mm | least pleasant |