Climate of Delhi

Climate of Delhi

Climate of Delhi:

Delhi has a weird weather with unbearable heat in summer, sultry weather in monsoon and very cold weather in winters. Unlike many places Delhi one can experience all the weathers here. Being located between Aravallis and Himalayas, hence experiences extreme weather conditions. During summer the hot air loo blow from the desert region of Rajasthan and during winters the cold air from Himalayas blow to Delhi. All five seasons are experienced here. 

climate of Delhi

Summers in Delhi

Summer: summer start from the month of April and peaks in mid month till June. The hot loo air blows during peak summer season. The maximum temperature during summer goes up to 42 degree celsius and minimum would be 25 degree celsius. It is advisable not to venture out from 12 to 4 pm in peak summers. Schools in Delhi declare holiday in the months of May and June due to extreme heat. Light cotton woollen clothes are the best to wear. Tourists who visit during this period need to carry lot of water bottles to keep them hydrated.

Monsoon season: July to September is the monsoon season. During this period one experience very humid and sultry weather conditions. The maximum temperature would be close to 350 and the minimum temperature would be around 250. Due to sultry and humid weather it is advisable to drink lots of water to keep hydrated. Better to wear cotton clothes during this part of the climate.

Climate of Delhi

India Gate

Winter season: Mid November to January is the winter months the maximum temperature during peak winters would be 10 degree celsius and the minimum temperature would be 3 degree celsius. Heavy woollen clothes are required during peak winters. One can enjoy the cold winds blowing from the Himalayas. Days are short and nights are longer during this period. In this one feel like drinking hot badam milk or warm water to keep the body warm.

October to November and February to March are the best months to visit Delhi. During these months weather is perfect as it is not too hot or too cold. The spring season from February and March are pleasant with slowly the temperatures start to rise. The flowers bloom during this period. The Mughal gardens are open in the month of February. October and mid mid November is the autumn season where the heat recedes and the temperatures come down. Best time to visit Delhi is these months. 

How to reach Delhi

Delhi being the capital city is very easily accessible by air, road and rail.

By air: Many international and flights are directly connected to Delhi. Delhi is connected to all the cities in India by air.

Phone number of airport: 0124 3376000

By rail: There is mainly six railway station in Delhi they are

New Delhi railway station

Phone number: 011 23341074/011 23389319

Old Delhi railway station

Phone number:1800 111139

Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station:

Phone number: 011 24355954

Anand vihar terminal railway station

Phone number: 011 23747110

Delhi Sarai Rohilla Railway station:

Phone number: 01128712132

Delhi Shahdara Junction Railway station

By road:

Delhi is well connected by road. There are three bus terminals Inter state bus terminal(ISBT) at Kashmere gate, Anand Vihar Bus terminus, Sarai Kale Bus terminus. Both private and government buses run at a frequent intervals.

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