Delhi gets busiest in January, February, March, October, November, and December. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.

When is the best time to visit Delhi?

For thinner crowds, visit Delhi in May, June, July, and August, when travel demand is at its lowest.

When is Delhi least crowded?

Delhi is least crowded in May, June, July, and August.

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Best time to visit Delhi (and when it is crowded)

Delhi is a city destination in India. Its peak season is January, February, March, October, November, and December, and it is least crowded in May, June, July, and August. Here is how busy it gets across the year, so you can pick the right time to go.

Crowd levels by month

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

QuietModerateBusyVery BusyPacked

Busiest months

January, February, March, October, November, and December

Quietest months

May, June, July, and August

Delhi month by month

How crowded Delhi gets in each month, so you can pick a quieter time to visit.

Delhi in January: Packed
Delhi in February: Packed
Delhi in March: Packed
Delhi in April: Moderate
Delhi in May: Quiet
Delhi in June: Quiet
Delhi in July: Quiet
Delhi in August: Quiet
Delhi in September: Busy
Delhi in October: Packed
Delhi in November: Packed
Delhi in December: Packed

A typical year, week by week

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Common questions

Is Delhi busy?: Delhi gets busiest in January, February, March, October, November, and December. Crowd levels ease off outside that window, so you can time a trip around the peak.
When is the best time to visit Delhi?: For thinner crowds, visit Delhi in May, June, July, and August, when travel demand is at its lowest.
When is Delhi least crowded?: Delhi is least crowded in May, June, July, and August.

Estimates based on seasonal travel-demand modelling, not live visitor counts.

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