Delhi weather in May
May in Delhi: sweltering, a little rain, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Delhi · #566 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 55/100 (tier D)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Delhi climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 37°C / 99°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 74°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 39°C / 102°F | |
| Rainfall | 46 mm / 1.8 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 48% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | 17°C / 62°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.6 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 146 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Delhi in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Delhi?
- May in Delhi: sweltering, a little rain, with poor air quality — a fair time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Delhi on SeasonMap's comfort score (55/100).
- What is the weather like in Delhi in May?
- In May, Delhi averages a daily high of 37.3°C and a low of 23.6°C, with about 46.4 mm of rain over roughly 7.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Delhi in May?
- Delhi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 146 in May.