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Delhi in February
What February is really like in Delhi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
February is one of the best months to visit Delhi. Expect average highs of 24°C (75°F), lows of 11°C (52°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 11.1 hours of daylight. Sunny and pleasant with mild nights; the Amrit Udyan gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan usually open to the public.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 24°C (75°F) / 11°C (52°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the 10th-warmest month in Delhi: days average 24°C (75°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 11°C (52°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 28 days. Compared with January (20°C (68°F)), February is warmer; by March highs climb to around 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 07:00
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:11
- Daylight
- About 11.1 hours
Post-monsoon (October–November). Dry, warm days and festivals including Dussehra and Diwali; air pollution often rises sharply in November.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- India Art Fair (usually early February)
- Amrit Udyan gardens open to visitors (usually February–March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Museum · Lutyens' Delhi
National Rail Museum
Opened in 1977 in Chanakyapuri, the museum displays historic steam locomotives, royal saloons and the Fairy Queen, an 1855 steam engine, in a large outdoor yard and indoor galleries.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Kids
- History
- Outdoors
Castle · Old Delhi
Red Fort
Buy entry tickets online to save time and money, and combine the fort with Chandni Chowk and Jama Masjid on foot.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
Street · Old Delhi
Chandni Chowk
Old Delhi's main 17th-century boulevard runs from the Red Fort to Fatehpuri Masjid, passing Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, a Jain temple and historic sweet shops.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Shopping
- History
- Iconic
Historic site · Nizamuddin
Humayun's Tomb
Visit in the late afternoon for warm light on the sandstone, then walk next door to Sunder Nursery.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 24°C, lows near 11°C and 3 wet days: light layers for the day and a light jacket for the evening; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Delhi?
It is one of the best months to visit Delhi. Sunny and pleasant with mild nights; the Amrit Udyan gardens at Rashtrapati Bhavan usually open to the public.
+How warm is Delhi in February?
Average highs are around 24°C (75°F) and lows around 11°C (52°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Delhi in February?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.