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 February
Easy monthsFebruary to March
Warm, dry and clear before the heat sets in — the second good window.
What this means for your bag
Loose, covering clothes
Long and loose beats short and tight in serious heat: it keeps the sun off skin and moves air. Linen and light cotton in pale colours.
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.