Delhi weather in August
August in Delhi: sweltering, rainy, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit.
#10 of 12 months in Delhi · #532 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 53/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Delhi climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 32°C / 90°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 38°C / 100°F | |
| Rainfall | 126 mm / 4.9 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 15 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.1 h | |
| Wind | 14 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 121 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Delhi in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Delhi?
- August in Delhi: sweltering, rainy, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Delhi on SeasonMap's comfort score (53/100).
- What is the weather like in Delhi in August?
- In August, Delhi averages a daily high of 32.4°C and a low of 26°C, with about 125.5 mm of rain over roughly 15.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Delhi in August?
- Delhi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 121 in August.