Month guide · Delhi · India
Delhi in September
What September 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
September is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 34°C (93°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12.3 hours of daylight. The monsoon retreats through the month; still humid, but evenings become more comfortable.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 34°C (93°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12.3 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in September
September is the 6th-warmest month in Delhi: days average 34°C (93°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 30 days. Compared with August (34°C (93°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 06:06
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 18:26
- Daylight
- About 12.3 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, September rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Delhi, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
With intense heat, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Museum · Lutyens' Delhi
Gandhi Smriti
Follow the concrete footsteps in the garden that trace Gandhi's final walk to the prayer ground.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Pragati Maidan
National Crafts Museum
The National Handicrafts and Handlooms Museum gathers folk and tribal art, textiles and architecture from across India, including a village complex of reconstructed rural houses.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Low cost
- Art
- Rainy day
- Shopping
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
Religious site · Old Delhi
Jama Masjid
Completed in 1656, this is one of India's largest mosques, with a courtyard that can hold some 25,000 worshippers, three marble domes and two tall minarets.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
- Free
- Views
What to pack
For highs near 34°C, lows near 25°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is September a good time to visit Delhi?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, February–March and October are better overall. Compare every month.
Delhi in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Delhi?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. The monsoon retreats through the month; still humid, but evenings become more comfortable.
+How warm is Delhi in September?
Average highs are around 34°C (93°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Delhi in September?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.