Seasons in Delhi & the north
The easy months are October to November
Which part of the country
Right now · November
Delhi & the north is in an easy stretch right now, October to November. Nothing extreme is running: pack for the temperature and stop worrying about the season.
Going in October
Easy monthsOctober to November
The best window of the year: the rain has stopped, the dust has settled and it has not turned cold yet.
What this means for your bag
Quick-dry fabrics
Cotton takes two days to dry in this air and starts to smell before it does. Synthetics and merino wash in a sink and are wearable by morning.
See the Summer Sun Kit packReal sun protection
High-factor sunscreen, a hat with a brim and sunglasses. Reef-safe sunscreen is worth buying before you go — it is expensive and hard to find at the beach.
See the Beach & Pool Kit pack
Packing for Delhi & the north?
Build a packing plan around the season you are actually travelling in.
Seasonal ranges are typical, not guarantees — a monsoon can arrive early and a dry season can break. Check the forecast before you seal the bag.