Month guide · Delhi · India
Delhi in November
What November is really like in Delhi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Anilbhardwajnoida, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 28°C (82°F), lows of 13°C (55°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 10.7 hours of daylight. Pleasant daytime temperatures but often the worst air quality of the year, especially after Diwali; check the AQI daily.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 28°C (82°F) / 13°C (55°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in November
November is the 9th-warmest month in Delhi: days average 28°C (82°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 13°C (55°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 30 days. Compared with October (33°C (91°F)), November is cooler; by December highs drop to around 23°C (73°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 06:44
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:28
- Daylight
- About 10.7 hours
Monsoon (July–September). Humid with heavy downpours and occasional flooding, but green parks and lower hotel prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: November is one of the pricier months.
Events in November
- Diwali (some years, early November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Landmark · Lutyens' Delhi
India Gate and Kartavya Path
Come after sunset when the arch is lit and the lawns fill with families; the area is free and open.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Kids
- History
Market · Old Delhi
Khari Baoli spice market
At the western end of Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli is one of Asia's largest wholesale spice markets, where porters carry sacks of chillies, turmeric, cardamom and dried fruit through narrow lanes.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Photo spot
Religious site · Connaught Place
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Cover your head (scarves are provided), remove shoes and socks, and sit on the floor to share the langar meal.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Architecture
- After dark
Religious site · Nizamuddin
Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah
The shrine of the 14th-century Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya is reached through a lane of flower sellers and kebab stalls.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- History
What to pack
For highs near 28°C, lows near 13°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Delhi?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event 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 November a good time to visit Delhi?
It is a shoulder-season month. Pleasant daytime temperatures but often the worst air quality of the year, especially after Diwali; check the AQI daily.
+How warm is Delhi in November?
Average highs are around 28°C (82°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Delhi in November?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.