Delhi & the Golden Triangle
A fort and a mosque built by the same emperor who built the Taj Mahal a few hours down the road, street food alleys in the old city that have been perfecting the same recipes for generations, and a triangle of cities that between them cover most of what people picture when they picture India.
The best time to visit Delhi & the Golden Triangle is Oct–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (69°F). Local time there is 11:27 (UTC+5:30).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 19°C · rain 54mm · 10.5h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at New Delhi, the arrival airport
Averages for 2019–2023 from Open-Meteo’s archive, not a forecast
| Month | High °CHigh °F | Rain mmRain in | Light | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C65°F | 54mm2.1in | 10.5h10.5h | in the recommended window |
| February | 23°C74°F | 21mm0.8in | 11.1h11.1h | in the recommended window |
| March | 29°C84°F | 35mm1.4in | 11.9h11.9h | in the recommended window |
| April | 36°C96°F | 5mm0.2in | 12.8h12.8h | |
| May | 38°C100°F | 52mm2.0in | 13.6h13.6h | |
| June | 38°C101°F | 43mm1.7in | 13.9h13.9h | |
| July | 34°C94°F | 238mm9.4in | 13.8h13.8h | |
| August | 33°C92°F | 142mm5.6in | 13.2h13.2h | |
| September | 33°C91°F | 106mm4.2in | 12.3h12.3h | |
| October | 31°C89°F | 28mm1.1in | 11.4h11.4h | in the recommended window |
| November | 26°C80°F | 13mm0.5in | 10.7h10.7h | in the recommended window |
| December | 21°C69°F | 6mm0.2in | 10.3h10.3h | in the recommended window |
Good to know
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Language
- Hindi, English
- Driving
- on the left
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When is the best time to visit Delhi & the Golden Triangle?
The best time to visit Delhi & the Golden Triangle is Oct–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 21°C (69°F).
How warm does Delhi & the Golden Triangle get?
Typical daytime highs in Delhi & the Golden Triangle are Mar–May 34°C (93°F), Jun–Aug 35°C (95°F), Sep–Nov 30°C (86°F), Dec–Feb 21°C (69°F).
Is Delhi & the Golden Triangle expensive?
On the ground, Delhi & the Golden Triangle is cheap.
What sort of trip is Delhi & the Golden Triangle good for?
Delhi & the Golden Triangle is good for history and culture, food and drink, bucket-list trips, beach and sun holidays.
How rainy is Delhi & the Golden Triangle?
The wettest month in Delhi & the Golden Triangle is July at 238mm (9.4in), the driest April at 5mm (0.2in), with a monthly average of 62mm (2.4in).
What plug do I need for Delhi & the Golden Triangle?
Delhi & the Golden Triangle uses type C, D, G sockets at 230 V.
