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Delhi in April
What April is really like in Delhi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
April is a good-value shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 36°C (97°F), lows of 21°C (70°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. Heat builds quickly; plan sightseeing for early morning and late afternoon.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 36°C (97°F) / 21°C (70°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in April
April is the 3rd-warmest month in Delhi: days average 36°C (97°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 21°C (70°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 30 days. Compared with March (30°C (86°F)), April is warmer; by May highs climb to around 40°C (104°F).
- Sunrise (15 April)
- About 05:56
- Sunset (15 April)
- About 18:47
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
Cool season (December–February). Cool days and cold nights with frequent fog and poor air quality, especially in December and January; February turns sunny and pleasant.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, April rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes April one of the better-value months to book.
Events in April
April has no major recurring festival in Delhi, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in April
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Hauz Khas Village
Hauz Khas Complex
Overlooking a reservoir first dug around 1300 by Alauddin Khalji, the madrasa and tomb of Firoz Shah Tughlaq form a series of domed pavilions and colonnades.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Couples
- Outdoors
Historic site · Mehrauli
Mehrauli Archaeological Park
Walk in from the Qutb Minar side in the morning, and carry water as there are few facilities.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- History
- Outdoors
Park · Nizamuddin
Sunder Nursery
Restored by the Aga Khan Trust for Culture and opened in 2018, this 90-acre heritage park beside Humayun's Tomb combines Mughal-era tombs, formal gardens, a lake and a nursery of native plants.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Couples
- Nature
- History
Museum · Lutyens' Delhi
National Rail Museum
Bring children on a cooler winter morning and ride the joy train before it gets busy.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- History
- Outdoors
What to pack
For highs near 36°C, lows near 21°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is April a good time to visit Delhi?
A good-value shoulder-season month. If your dates are flexible, February–March and October are better overall. Compare every month.
Delhi in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is April a good time to visit Delhi?
It is a good-value shoulder-season month. Heat builds quickly; plan sightseeing for early morning and late afternoon.
+How warm is Delhi in April?
Average highs are around 36°C (97°F) and lows around 21°C (70°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Delhi in April?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.