Seasons in Delhi & the north
The easy months are October to November
Which part of the country
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 April
The pre-monsoon heat, worst in May and June, with afternoons near 40°C and no relief until the rain arrives.
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 packA bottle you will actually refill
Heat like this needs far more water than you think. A filter bottle also spares you buying a plastic bottle every two hours.
See the Health & Wellness packA layer for indoor air conditioning
Malls, buses and restaurants are cooled far below the street, and the swing is what makes people ill. A light long sleeve doubles as sun cover and as dress code for temples and mosques.
See the Smart Casual Evening pack
Build a packing plan around the season you are actually travelling in.