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Delhi in August
What August 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
August is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 27°C (81°F), about 13 rainy days and roughly 13.2 hours of daylight. Humid and rainy with sunny breaks; Independence Day brings kite flying across the city.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 27°C (81°F)
- Rainy days
- About 13
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in August
August is the 5th-warmest month in Delhi: days average 34°C (93°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 27°C (81°F). Rain falls on roughly 13 of its 31 days. Compared with July (35°C (95°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 34°C (93°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:51
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 19:01
- Daylight
- About 13.2 hours
Hot season (March–June). Warm and pleasant in March, then increasingly hot, with highs around 40 °C in May and June and dust storms.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
- Independence Day — prime minister's address from the Red Fort (15 August)
- Raksha Bandhan (usually August)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in August
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 34°C, lows near 27°C and 13 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Delhi?
A quieter month with trade-offs, with 2 notable events on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, February–March and October are better overall. Compare every month.
Delhi in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Delhi?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Humid and rainy with sunny breaks; Independence Day brings kite flying across the city.
+How warm is Delhi in August?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Delhi in August?
Expect rain on about 13 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.