Season guide · Delhi · India
Delhi in the post-monsoon
October–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
Dry, warm days and festivals including Dussehra and Diwali; air pollution often rises sharply in November. Expect highs up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F), with about 2 rainy days across October–November. October is among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- October–November
- Temperatures
- 13°C (55°F) to 33°C (91°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 2
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in the post-monsoon
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 33°C (91°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 1 | 11.4 h | 4/5 |
| November | 28°C (82°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 1 | 10.7 h | 4/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 31°C (88°F), and 2 of the year's roughly 52 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in the post-monsoon
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- October: Ramlila performances and Dussehra (usually October)
- October: Diwali — festival of lights (October or November)
- November: Diwali (some years, early November)
Make the most of the weather
Religious site · Old Delhi
Jama Masjid
Enter by Gate 1 or 3, dress modestly (robes are lent at the gate), and avoid prayer times, especially Friday midday.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Free
- Views
Park · Lutyens' Delhi
Lodhi Garden
Delhi's favourite park covers about 90 acres and contains 15th- and 16th-century tombs of the Sayyid and Lodi rulers, including the octagonal tomb of Mohammed Shah and Sikandar Lodi's walled tomb.
- Time needed
- 1–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- History
- Kids
Historic site · Hauz Khas Village
Hauz Khas Complex
Visit at sunset when the domes glow and the lake is calm, then stay for dinner in the village.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Couples
- Outdoors
Historic site · Mehrauli
Mehrauli Archaeological Park
Next to Qutb Minar, this park holds dozens of monuments from the sultanate to the British era, including the tomb of Balban and the Jamali Kamali mosque and tomb with its painted ceiling.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- History
- Outdoors
Park · Nizamuddin
Sunder Nursery
Combine it with Humayun's Tomb next door and bring a picnic for the lawns on a winter afternoon.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Outdoors
- Kids
- Couples
- Nature
- History
Day trips in the post-monsoon
- Neemrana Fort-Palace (About 2.5–3 hours by road) — A 15th-century hillside fort in Rajasthan converted into a heritage hotel, with terraced courtyards, views over the plains and a zipline tour across the hills.
- Sultanpur National Park (About 1.5 hours by road) — A small wetland park in Haryana that hosts migratory birds such as painted storks, flamingos and pelicans in winter, roughly October to March.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the post-monsoon a good time to visit Delhi?
Yes: October is among the best months. Dry, warm days and festivals including Dussehra and Diwali; air pollution often rises sharply in November.
+What is the weather like in Delhi in the post-monsoon?
Highs of up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 13°C (55°F), with about 2 rainy days over the season.