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Best time to visit India
The best times to visit India (New Delhi) are in February, November and December based on our default weather conditions. Update your weather preferences to see which months best match.
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Top India destinations
Below are the temperatures expected today at popular countries, regions and places in India. Select a destination to compare today's forecast with average weather conditions.
All India regions
All India destinations
- Agatti Island
- Agonda Beach, Goa
- Agra
- Ahmadabad
- Ajmer
- Alleppey, Kerala
- Amritsar
- Anjuna, Goa
- Arambol Beach, Goa
- Arpora, Goa
- Arrosim, Goa
- Aurangabad
- Baga, Goa
- Bandhavgarh
- Bangalore
- Benaulim, Goa
- Betalbatim, Goa
- Bikaner
- Bogmalo, Goa
- Calangute, Goa
- Calcutta
- Candolim, Goa
- Cavelossim, Goa
- Chandigarh
- Chennai
- Chowara, Kerala
- Cochin, Kerala
- Colva, Goa
- Darjeeling
- Dharamsala
- Dona Paula, Goa
- Gangtok
- Hyderabad
- Jaipur
- Jaisalmer
- Jodhpur
- Kalimpong
- Kanha
- Kaziranga
- Khajuraho
- Kollam, Kerala
- Kottayam, Kerala
- Kovalam, Kerala
- Kozhikode, Kerala
- Kumarakom, Kerala
- Leh
- Lucknow
- Madurai
- Mahabalipuram
- Majorda, Goa
- Mangalore
- Miramar, Goa
- Mobor, Goa
- Morjim, Goa
- Mount Abu
- Mumbai
- Munnar, Kerala
- Mysore
- Nagpur
- New Delhi
- Ooty
- Panaji, Goa
- Patna
- Pelling
- Periyar, Kerala
- Pondicherry
- Poovar, Kerala
- Port Blair
- Puri
- Ramnagar
- Ranthambore
- Rishikesh
- Shillong
- Shimla
- Sinquerim, Goa
- Srinagar
- Surat
- Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
- Udaipur
- Vagator, Goa
- Vainquinim, Goa
- Varanasi
- Varca, Goa
- Varkala, Kerala
- Visakhapatnam
When is the best time to visit India?
The best times to visit India (New Delhi) are in February, November and December based on the following average weather conditions.
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- May39
- Jun39
- Jul35
- Aug33
- Sep34
- Oct33
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The weather guide for India (New Delhi) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.
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India overview
Expect a hot, tropical climate when visiting India with variations from region to region.
If you like temperate conditions, go in the winter when evenings and mornings are cool and crisp and days dry and sunny.
Between April and June, in the run-up to the monsoon season, conditions can be insufferably hot and dusty. June to September is the monsoon season when you should brace yourself for heavy rain.
However, this should only be taken as a broad guide to a country where local conditions differ greatly from place to place.
In the Himalayas, winter conditions are cold and wet with heavy snow while mid-summer is unpleasantly hot.
On the northern plains of India, extending from Amritsar in the west to Calcutta in the east, you'll find a climate of extremes.
To the east, hot and thundery summer weather between March and June is followed by a very oppressive monsoon season when extremely high humidity makes life unpleasant.
To the west, (Rajasthan) and northwest of Delhi, desert conditions prevail and summers are drier.
The winter months (December to February) bring crisp, sunny weather by day but nights are chilly.
The best time to visit the extreme northeast of India (Assam) is late autumn or spring. At these times, the weather is warm, dry and sunny.
For the entire summer, Assam is a washout, literally, with tumultuous rains making life unbearable.
Take light clothes for the daytime, warmer attire for the evenings and, if you must go in the summer, good waterproofs!
On India's central plateau, temperatures are slightly lower and conditions are, therefore, more pleasant during the hot season. However, the monsoon rains can be intense.
The west coast of India, which includes Mumbai (Bombay) and Goa, consists of a narrow coastal plain rising to steep mountains, the Western Ghats.
During the winter and spring (November to April) daytime temperatures are warm and sunny and humidity is at its lowest.
In the hot season, conditions can be unbearable unless you go way up into the hills and very heavy monsoon rains fall from June to September. In the southwest, the big rains come earlier and summers are cooler than in the north.
High humidity can make conditions stifling except on the coast where the stickiness is dissipated by sea breezes.
The southeast of India receives its rains in the late autumn, from October to December, and has hot, muggy weather throughout the year.
The only relief is to be found in the cooler hill region but, here, winter temperatures can fall very low and warm clothing is recommended.
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India essential information
Below is a beginner's guide to India with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| India - quick facts | |
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| Flight time✝ | 8.5 to 10 hours |
| Time difference | UK +5.5 hours |
| Language(s) | Hindi, English |
| Currency | Indian Rupee |
| Electricity | C + D + M plug (230V) |
| Driving side | Left |
| Visa✝ | Yes |
✝ = Typical flight time from the UK and visa requirements for UK travellers.
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lastminute.com Leading European travel company specialising in dynamic holiday packages to thousands of destinations including India. |
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Thomas Cook This iconic British travel brand invented the package holiday. Now offers holidays, city breaks and hotels to India and more. |
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Broadway Travel With 75 years+ history, this UK independent travel agency offers great-value holidays, hotels and cruises to India and beyond. |
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First Choice Part of the TUI Group, this well-known UK travel brand offers package holidays to India and beyond. |
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Hays Travel UK's largest independent travel agency offers no and low-deposit getaways to countless destinations worldwide including India. |
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On the Beach One of the UK's largest OTAs specialising in affordable package beach holidays to India and beyond. |
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Tours to India
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Cosmos Long-standing travel brand offering affordable adventure tours across 54 countries on six continents. |
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Saga Holidays Award-winning travel operator specialising in escorted tours and hotel holidays to Europe and worldwide for over 50s. |
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Riviera Travel The UK's leading river cruise and tour operator, offering scenic experiences worldwide including in India. |
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Wendy Wu Tours UK's leading specialist tour operator to China, Japan and southeast Asia. Flights, hotels, meals, guides and visa included. |
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Newmarket Holidays Long-established travel brand offering escorted tours, river cruises, resort stays and more to India and beyond. |
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Explore! Adventure travel company offering authentic experiences for small groups to over 100 countries including India. |
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G Adventures Award-winning adventure travel brand specialising in small-group tours, safaris and expeditions across all seven continents. |
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Exoticca Online tour operator offering cultural trips and experiences designed by an in-house team of travel experts. |
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TUI Tours Browse from a wide range of tour packages with expert local guides through TUI's dedicated escorted tour brand. |
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Just You Specialists in solo travel for over 25 years. Offers a range of trips and experiences to worldwide destinations including India. |
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Contiki Global travel brand for 18-35s, offering over 200 all-inclusive group trips across six continents. Low deposit bookings available. |
Flights to India
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TUI One of the world's leading tourism brands. Offers flights, hotels and cruises to India and beyond. |
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British Airways The UK's national flag carrier is a major global airline, serving over 200 destinations across 80 countries including India. |
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Virgin Atlantic Major British airline offering non-stop transatlantic routes from London to the USA and beyond. |
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Emirates The largest airline in the Middle East, operating thousands of flights across 140+ destinations worldwide via its Dubai hub. |
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KAYAK Search and compare flights, hotels, car hire and package holidays through this award-winning travel search engine. |
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Cathay Pacific Hong Kong's flag carrier airline, serving over 100 destinations across 28 countries and territories including India. |
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Etihad Airways Browse and book flights to 100+ destinations via Abu Dhabi with the national airline of the UAE. |
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AirAsia Malaysia's leading low-cost airline is Asia's fourth largest airline and offers affordable flights across Asia. |
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Air France This major French international airline serves almost 170 destinations across 73 countries including India via its hub in Paris. |
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Qatar Airways Qatar's state-owned flag carrier flies to over 170 destinations worldwide across 80+ countries including India. |
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KLM The Netherland's national flag carrier and the world's largest airline. Serves 170 international destinations via Amsterdam. |
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eDreams Leading European OTA offering thousands of flights and hotels across 40,000 destinations including India. |
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Air India India's national airline has a flight network across the US, Canada, UK, Europe, Asia, Australia and the Persian Gulf. |
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Kiwi.com Global OTA and search engine specialising in affordable flights, hotels and car hire across worldwide destinations including India. |
Hotels in India
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Hilton Leading global hospitality brand with a portfolio of 9,000 properties across 141 countries and territories including India. |
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IHG Leading global hotel group with a portfolio of international brands including Holiday Inn, Crowne Plaza and more. |
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Marriott The world's largest hotel company with a portfolio of 30+ brands and almost 9,600 properties across 143 countries. |
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Radisson Hotels Major international hotel group with 10 brands and over 1,520 hotels worldwide including in India. |
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Priceline Leading OTA for discounted flights, hotels, cruises, car hire, experiences and packages worldwide including in India. |
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Hotels.com Part of Expedia Group, this major OTA offers deals and discounts on hotel rooms worldwide including in India. |
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Booking.com Leading global OTA founded in Amsterdam. Offers worldwide accommodation, flights, car hire, activities and more. |
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Agoda One of the world's largest online travel platforms with a network of over 6 million hotels. Plus flights, activities and more. |
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ALL World-leading hospitality group offering experiences and stays across more than 110 countries including India. |
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India travel advice
Check the latest travel advice and guidance on visiting India from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for India - UK FCDO
- Irish traveller advice for India - Department of Foreign Affairs, Ireland
- Canadian travel advice for India - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for India - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for India - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
- Smarter traveller advice for India - Department of Foreign Affairs, Australia
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around India.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
India travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to India with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for India - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for India - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in India - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in India, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
India travel features
Do you want to learn more about India? Read our latest features covering travel tips and insider destination guides on where to go and what to do in India.
India FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to India including the current entry restrictions, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Which is the hottest month in India?
The hottest time of year in New Delhi, India is normally June. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 39°C with extreme heat and humidity.
Which month has the most rain in India?
In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in New Delhi, India with 257mm on average. There are normally 10 days in August with some rain.
When is it sunniest in India?
The sunniest time of year in New Delhi, India is normally November with bright sunshine on average for 76% of daylight hours; that's 8 hours of sunshine per day.
What is the flight time to India from the UK?
The flight time to India from the UK is typically 8.5 to 10 hours.
What is the time difference between India and the UK?
The time difference between India and the UK is UK time+5.5 hours.
What is the main language spoken in India?
The main languages spoken in India are Hindi and English.
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What is the currency in India?
The currency in India is the Indian Rupee (INR).
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Which plugs are used in India?
India uses electrical plug type C + D + M (230 Volts).
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