India Weather Forecast
India weather: 69°F, clear sky. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
India is a country in Asia. India is a country in Asia with its capital at New Delhi. It has a population of about 1.43 billion. The capital is New Delhi.
Right now it is 69°F (21°C) in India with clear sky. It feels like 72°F. Today runs from 68°F to 86°F. Chance of precipitation is 0%. Sightseeing conditions score 9.5/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit India is February, March, April, October, November and December. The climate is Mediterranean. July, August and September tend to be the least comfortable months. May is the warmest month with average highs near 103°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 46°F.
The closest major airport is Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), about 8 mi away. Nearby highlights include Amber Fort, Taj Mahal, Taj Mahal and Ganges River.
In plain terms. Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 86°F is 3.2°F below the 89°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 7 AM to 10 AM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. outdoors is the strongest bet in India today at 9.8/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in India right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 11:41 AM, Oct 21 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for India
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Oct 21 | ☀️ Clear sky | 86° / 68° | 0% | 3 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 22 | ☀️ Clear sky | 86° / 68° | 0% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 87° / 67° | 4% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌤️ Mainly clear | 89° / 68° | 14% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☀️ Clear sky | 89° / 66° | 2% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | ☀️ Clear sky | 88° / 65° | 0% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | ☀️ Clear sky | 88° / 65° | 0% | 3 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☀️ Clear sky | 87° / 65° | 2% | 3 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☀️ Clear sky | 86° / 67° | 2% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | ☀️ Clear sky | 85° / 69° | 8% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | ☀️ Clear sky | 88° / 66° | 4% | 5 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | ☀️ Clear sky | 88° / 65° | 2% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 92° / 67° | 2% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☀️ Clear sky | 92° / 67° | 0% | 3 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light showers | 91° / 66° | 4% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | -- / -- | 3% | 14 mph | 4 |
Climate in India month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66° | 46° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| February | 76° | 54° | 0,9 in | ★★★★☆ |
| March | 87° | 63° | 0,7 in | ★★★★★ |
| April | 99° | 74° | 0,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| May | 103° | 81° | 0,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 101° | 83° | 3,4 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 93° | 80° | 9,0 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| August | 90° | 79° | 9,5 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| September | 91° | 77° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 89° | 69° | 0,6 in | ★★★★★ |
| November | 81° | 59° | 0,2 in | ★★★★★ |
| December | 72° | 51° | 0,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
Climate type: Mediterranean. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Weather map for India
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Air quality and pollen in India
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit India
Go in February, March, April, October, November and December. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: July, August and September - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
Weather by city in India
4 cities mapped in this atlas
Weather by attraction in India
1 attractions mapped in this atlas
Weather by river in India
1 rivers mapped in this atlas
Explore India
Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is India?
India is a country in Asia. Its coordinates are 28.6139, 77.209. It lies in Asia.
What is the weather like in India right now?
It is currently 69°F (21°C) with clear sky. Humidity is 81% and wind is 3 mph.
When is the best time to visit India?
February, March, April, October, November and December offer the most comfortable conditions in India, which has a Mediterranean climate. July, August and September are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is India in?
India observes Asia/Kolkata (UTC+05:30). The local time is 11:41 AM.
How many people live in India?
India has a population of approximately 1.43 billion.
What is the nearest airport to India?
The closest airports are Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL), 8 mi away and Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (BOM), 713 mi away.
What are the top things to do in India?
Popular options include Amber Fort, Taj Mahal, Taj Mahal and Ganges River.
What places are in India?
India covers 6 places in this atlas, including Delhi, Jaipur, Mumbai, Taj Mahal, Goa and Ganges River.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated October 21, 2026 at 11:41 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
