The average maximum temperature of New Delhi in December is 74° F, while the average minimum temperature is 8° F. Little or no precipitation is likely to occur on the Winter Solstice as New Delhi averages a meager .39 inches of rain for the entire month of December.
The Summer Solstice in New Delhi occurs on 21 June for 2014. The average maximum temperature for June is 100° F, and the average minimum is 82° F. The end of June marks the beginning of the summer monsoon season and New Delhi averages 3.81 inches of rain for the month.
In India, the Spring Equinox falls on 20 March. The average maximum temperature for March is 86° F, and the average minimum is 60° F. March is considered to be a part of the dry season in New Delhi as the city receives only .97 inches of rain for the month.
The Autumnal Equinox occurs on 23 September in New Delhi. The average maximum temperature for September is 93° F, and the average minimum is 77° F. September marks the tail end of the summer monsoon season for Norther India as New Delhi receives an average of 5.29 inches of rain for the month.
Based on the above information, the best time of year to visit New Delhi would be around the Spring Equinox in March. During this period the weather is mild, humidity is relatively low, and there is less cloud cover and precipitation. Notable activities to do in New Delhi include visiting the numerous cultural sites and temples as well as some of the beautifully landscaped parks. During the dry season, there are no major weather hazards as cool dry air from originating from the Himalayas keeps the atmosphere relatively stable.
Visit New Delhi and see incredible historic sites like Swaminarayan Akshardham
If the culture, sites, and cuisine can't lure you to India, just keep one thing in mind:
"India, at least it's not Pakistan"
No comments:
Post a Comment