Delhi Weather in May

Delhi weather in May is super hot and this is one of the hottest months of the year. The average temperature generally hovers between 26-40℃ (79-104 ℉) and the high temperature can sometimes be over 42℃ (108 ℉) in the midday time. The sun hours last for about 13.5 hours and temperature only decreases when the sun goes down. This month also keeps dry and it has low humidity of 42%. It hardly rains and only 35mm of rainfall may occur during about 3 rainy days in the whole month. 

Delhi’s extremely high temperature in May is unbearable, so it is generally not very recommended to visit the city in this month. However, if you have to, the main draw is that the travel costs will be much lower. Last but not least, just visit attractions in the morning and evening when it is not the hottest time of the day.     

 

If you plan to visit Delhi in May, then prepare some breathable and light summer clothing. For example, short sleeve t-shirts, polo shirts, sleeveless vests, shorts, and skirts. Sandals and flip-flops are also recommended. Also, don’t forget sunglasses and sun-blocking hats. In the early morning and late evening, it may be a little cool as the temperature falls down a lot, when you can wear long sleeve shirts or a thin coat.  

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Traveling to Delhi in May, it is recommended to visit some cool places to escape from the scorching heat. The National Museum is a good place where you can see a lot of wonderful exhibits about Indian art and cultural heritages, including ancient paintings, valuable jewelry, as well as some Buddhist relics. Looking for some greenery is also optional in the torrid summer. Lodhi Garden tops the gardens in Delhi, where you can relax in the peaceful open space and capture beautiful pictures with historical monuments surrounded. Finishing visiting the iconic attractions in Delhi such as the India Gate, the tall tower of Qutub Minar, the beautiful Lotus Temple, and the spectacular Red Fort, it is also recommended to take a half-day yoga meditation to get relaxed.