One of the world's oldest continuously inhabited cities, Delhi has served as the capital of numerous empires over 2,500 years. The Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built the Red Fort and Jama Masjid in the 17th century, while the British designed New Delhi's grand avenues and Lutyens' architecture in the 1910s-30s. Qutub Minar, a 73m victory tower built in 1193, is Delhi's oldest monument and a UNESCO site.
Nights sit around 26°C and afternoons around 34°C, though some days reach 37°C.
Delhi has real seasons: summer afternoons sit around 37°C, winter ones around 22°C.
Some summer days reach 43°C, and some winter nights drop to 5°C.
Most of the rain falls in summer, least in winter. The wettest month is July, with 185 mm.
Wind is rarely an issue; most months sit between calm and a light breeze. Air quality is worth watching: January averages an AQI of 197, while September clears to 122.
Days stretch to about 13.8 hours of light in June and shrink to 10.2 in December — something to weigh if you work to a fixed timezone.
For what you're after, the best months in Delhi are March – April. Expect fast internet (124 Mbps) and a low cost of living (about €700 a month).
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