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 high37°C / 99°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low24°C / 74°F
Feels like (high)39°C / 102°F
Rainfall46 mm / 1.8 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days7 days
Humidity48%🍃 comfortable
Dew point17°C / 62°F
Sunshine11.9 h/day
Daylight13.6 h
Wind16 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.

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