Delhi Weather in May 2025: Extreme Heat, Dry Spell, and Unrelenting Sun

May, 30 2025

May 2025: Delhi’s Relentless Heat Turns Up the Pressure

Delhi isn’t holding back this May. If you step outside, expect to be hit by a wall of heat—think extreme heat with daytime highs pushing 43°C. Even after sundown, relief is nowhere in sight. Night temperatures slump only to the mid-20s, and on May 30, the mercury still hovers around 30°C after dark. For anyone hoping for a cool breeze or an unexpected shower, sorry—this month is mostly dry and the air is blanketed by haze that settles over the city like a thick curtain.

Weather experts and seasoned locals will tell you: May in Delhi isn’t for the faint-hearted. The city’s trademark sun dominates for up to 12 hours a day, burning through any lingering hope for shade. Skin tingles, sweat pours, and air conditioners work overtime. And the haze? It hangs around, blurring out skylines and giving outdoor life a surreal, sometimes stifling, feel. If you have to be outside, sunglasses and hats aren’t just accessories—they’re shields against the relentless UV.

Rainfall Stays Shy as Humidity Wavers

Ditch the umbrella for now. Rain is almost a rumor in May 2025, with only about 17mm falling the entire month. Storm chasers looking for drama will have to sit tight; the India Meteorological Department hasn’t triggered any thunderstorm or major rain alerts, so the usual May showers appear to be on vacation. Most days, clouds float by without doing much besides adding a shade or two to the sky. That dry weather does mean less mud and fewer commuting hassles, but it also sends water demand soaring across households and businesses.

Humidity isn’t letting people off easily, though. It hovers at a sticky 44%, which means that even if you don’t see puddles collecting, sweat still sticks to your skin and indoor fans don’t always do the trick. Medical advisories and local authorities urge travelers and residents alike to carry water bottles, avoid strenuous outdoor activity during the day’s peak, and watch for symptoms of dehydration or heat exhaustion. You’ll spot clever Delhiites seeking out early morning and late evening errands just to dodge the worst of the midday oven.

With heatwaves ramping up, the city’s rhythms slow down. Traffic thins by late afternoon, public parks empty out until dusk, and market vendors turn to hand fans or duck under tarps. All eyes are on the sky, waiting for the telltale signs of the monsoon that brings proper relief—but for May, resilience is the watchword as Delhi powers through another blistering summer round.