🇨🇳 Beijing vs Delhi 🇮🇳

Beijing, China vs Delhi, India — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Delhi is the warmer of the two — about 14 degrees warmer on average across the year. Delhi is drier, with roughly 18 fewer rainy days a year.

Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Beijing🇮🇳 Delhi
Avg annual high18°C32°C
Hottest monthJuly (31°C)May (40°C)
Coldest monthJanuary (-9°C low)January (8°C low)
Rainy days / year6547
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Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberJanuary, February, December

🇨🇳 Beijing

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (-9°C).

🇮🇳 Delhi

Best around January, February, December. Hottest in May (40°C), coldest lows in January (8°C).

Frequently asked questions

Is Beijing or Delhi warmer?

Delhi is warmer overall, averaging about 14 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Beijing or Delhi?

Beijing is rainier — Delhi sees about 18 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Beijing vs Delhi?

Beijing is best around April, September, October; Delhi is best around January, February, December.

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