🇮🇳 New Delhi vs 🇺🇸 Chicago

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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New Delhi

haze

77°F

Haze

Feels like 77°F

H 77°F / L 77°F

Humidity: 57%

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Chicago

few clouds

70°F

Few Clouds

Feels like 70°F

H 72°F / L 68°F

Humidity: 69%

Climate Overview

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New Delhi

Semi-arid — extreme summers, cold winters, brief monsoon, severe air pollution

Best monthsOctober, November, February, March
AvoidMay, June (pre-monsoon extreme heat), July, August (monsoon flooding)
Annual rain27 inches (686 mm)

Delhi has extreme seasonal swings. Winters can frost; summers regularly hit 113°F (45°C). The monsoon (July–September) provides relief but also flooding. The city has severe air quality problems, particularly October–February when pollution peaks.

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Chicago

Humid continental — cold harsh winters, hot humid summers, severe storms

Best monthsMay, June, September
AvoidJanuary, February, March (brutal cold)
Annual rain38 inches (965 mm)

Chicago lives up to its Windy City nickname. Lake Michigan creates its own microclimate — cooler summers and heavier lake-effect snow in winter. Summers are warm but brief; winters are among the harshest of any major American city.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇮🇳 New Delhi🇺🇸 Chicago
Spring

68–93°F

March–April

35–65°F

March–May

Summer

95–111°F

May–June

70–84°F

June–August

Fall

45–68°F

September–November

Winter

45–68°F

December–February

17–32°F

December–February

New Delhi vs Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions

Does New Delhi or Chicago have better weather?

New Delhi and Chicago have very different climates. Semi-arid — extreme summers, cold winters, brief monsoon, severe air pollution Chicago: Humid continental — cold harsh winters, hot humid summers, severe storms. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit New Delhi vs Chicago?

Best time for New Delhi: October, November, February, March. Best time for Chicago: May, June, September.

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