New Delhi guide
New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi, India

New Delhi in May

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead. The best months for New Delhi are February, March, November and December. In May, hot, so pack light, breathable clothes and sun protection; mostly dry with the odd shower.

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead.
Avg temp
32°C
Rainfall
39 mm
Season
Peak
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In May, New Delhi is typically hot, so pack light, breathable clothes and sun protection; mostly dry with the odd shower. Average temperatures sit around 32°C with about 39mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in New Delhi in May

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

20, Ashoka Road
20, Ashoka Road, officially Sanchar Bhawan, is the headquarters of the Union Ministry of Communications and Information Technology of India. It is also the headquarters of Departme
National Philatelic Museum, New Delhi
The National Philatelic Museum (NPM) at Dak Bhawan, New Delhi, India, is operated by the Department of Post. The facility. which is housed on the ground floor of a building, underw
Cochin House
Cochin House is the former residence of the Maharaja of Cochin in Delhi. It located at Jantar Mantar Road 3 in New Delhi’s Lutyens’ Bungalow Zone. It is also known as Cochin State
Patel Chowk metro station
The Patel Chowk metro station is located on the Yellow Line of the Delhi Metro.
Local food tour of New Delhi
Taste the signature dishes of New Delhi.
Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.

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New Delhi in May: FAQ

Is May a good time to visit New Delhi?+

Peak season: lively and popular, but book ahead. New Delhi's best months are generally February, March, November and December.

What is the weather like in New Delhi in May?+

Expect average temperatures around 32°C. Rainfall averages about 39mm for the month. In short, hot, so pack light, breathable clothes and sun protection; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What should I pack for New Delhi in May?+

Based on the typical May weather: hot, so pack light, breathable clothes and sun protection; mostly dry with the odd shower.

What is there to do in New Delhi in May?+

Popular things to do include 20, Ashoka Road, National Philatelic Museum, New Delhi, Cochin House and Patel Chowk metro station. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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