Climate Of Delhi

Climate of Delhi is semi-arid with high variation between summer and winter temperatures. Summers are long, from early April to October, with the monsoon season in between. Winter starts in November and peaks in January. Due to Delhi's proximity to the Himalayas, cold waves from the Himalayan region dip temperatures across the city. Delhi is notorious for its heavy fog during the winter season. In December, reduced visibility leads to disruption of road, air and rail traffic. The city has a pleasant climate from February to March, and from September to November.

Extreme temperatures have ranged from -0.6 °C (30.9 °F) to 47 °C (116.6 °F). The average annual rainfall is approximately 714 mm (28.1 inches), most of which is during the monsoons in July and August.The average date of the advent of monsoon winds in Delhi is 29 June.