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Delhi is situated on the banks of river Yamuna enjoys the extreme type of
climate. Being the part of the Aravalli ranges Delhi is adorned with lush
green meadows and gardens.
Delhi being not a coastal area has an extreme type of continental climate.
The summers in Delhi are very hot and humid. In winters the weather becomes
very cold. The maximum temperature ranges varies from 45 degrees and minimum
to 4 degrees in winters. The chilled cold wave from the Himalayan region
makes winters extremely cold, usually morning and evenings are covered by
heavy mist and fog. During summers the city is coated with tremendous heat
waves, proper precautions should be taken before going out in the hot summer
afternoons. New Delhi also gets Monsoon showers in the month of June and
September making the weather pleasant.
Best Time to Visit
Spring seasons, from February to April and August to November are the best
seasons to visit Delhi. This is the time of the year when the royal city
with a picturesque beauty brims with meadows, abounding with a variety of
flowers. In fact, anyone with an eye for the inspiring splendor of nature
will fall for Delhi.
Temperature
In summers Maximum Temperature- 48 Degree Celsius and Minimum Temperature-
21.4 degree Celsius. In Winters Maximum Temperature- 33 degree Celsius and
Minimum Temperature- 04 Degree Celsius.
Seasons
Winter : December - February
Spring : March to mid April
Summer : April end to August
Autumn : September to November
Required Clothing
Lightweight cotton cloths and linens in summer. Warm woolen clothes in
winter. Waterproofing like umbrella and raincoats are essential during
monsoons.
