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Delhi in June
What June 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
June is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 39°C (102°F), lows of 27°C (81°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 14 hours of daylight. Fierce heat and humidity until the monsoon arrives, usually around late June.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 39°C (102°F) / 27°C (81°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 14 hours
- Crowds
- Very quiet
- Hotel prices
- Lowest
Weather in June
June is the 2nd-warmest month in Delhi: days average 39°C (102°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 27°C (81°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with May (40°C (104°F)), June is about as warm; by July highs drop to around 35°C (95°F).
- Sunrise (15 June)
- About 05:23
- Sunset (15 June)
- About 19:20
- Daylight
- About 14 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, June rates 1 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 1 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes June one of the better-value months to book.
Events in June
June has no major recurring festival in Delhi, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in June
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Historic site · Nizamuddin
Humayun's Tomb
Built in the 1560s for the second Mughal emperor, this red sandstone and marble mausoleum in a Persian-style charbagh garden was the first great garden tomb in India and a model for the Taj Mahal.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Photo spot
Historic site · Mehrauli
Qutb Minar
Arrive early to see the carvings without crowds, then walk into the neighbouring Mehrauli Archaeological Park.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
Landmark · Lutyens' Delhi
India Gate and Kartavya Path
The 42-metre war memorial arch completed in 1931 is inscribed with the names of Indian soldiers who died in the First World War.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Kids
- History
Market · Old Delhi
Khari Baoli spice market
Cover your nose and mouth with a scarf when chillies are being unloaded, and ask a shopkeeper or guide to show you the rooftop.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Photo spot
What to pack
For highs near 39°C, lows near 27°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is June a good time to visit Delhi?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, February–March and October are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is June a good time to visit Delhi?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Fierce heat and humidity until the monsoon arrives, usually around late June.
+How warm is Delhi in June?
Average highs are around 39°C (102°F) and lows around 27°C (81°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Delhi in June?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.