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Delhi in October
What October is really like in Delhi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Bruno Corpet ( Quoique ), CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
October is one of the best months to visit Delhi. Expect average highs of 33°C (91°F), lows of 20°C (68°F), about 1 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Dry, warm days and cooler nights; Ramlila performances and Dussehra celebrations fill the city.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 33°C (91°F) / 20°C (68°F)
- Rainy days
- About 1
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in October
October is the 7th-warmest month in Delhi: days average 33°C (91°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 20°C (68°F). Rain falls on roughly 1 of its 31 days. Compared with September (34°C (93°F)), October is about as warm; by November highs drop to around 28°C (82°F).
- Sunrise (15 October)
- About 06:22
- Sunset (15 October)
- About 17:51
- Daylight
- About 11.4 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, October rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: October is one of the pricier months.
Events in October
- Ramlila performances and Dussehra (usually October)
- Diwali — festival of lights (October or November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in October
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 33°C, lows near 20°C and 1 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is October a good time to visit Delhi?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is October a good time to visit Delhi?
It is one of the best months to visit Delhi. Dry, warm days and cooler nights; Ramlila performances and Dussehra celebrations fill the city.
+How warm is Delhi in October?
Average highs are around 33°C (91°F) and lows around 20°C (68°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Delhi in October?
Expect rain on about 1 days of the month, so it is usually dry.