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 05:11 (UTC+5:30).
Good for
In season
The year at a glance
January · high 65°F · rain 2.1in · 10.5h of daylight · in the recommended window
shaded columns are the recommended window
Measured at New Delhi, this page’s gateway
| 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
- INR · Indian rupee
- Language
- Hindi, English
- Driving
- on the left
United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 230 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.
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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 budget-friendly.
What sort of trip is Delhi & the Golden Triangle good for?
Delhi & the Golden Triangle is good for old stones and real towns, eating extremely well, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, sunshine and salt water.