Delhi · North India
Commercial refrigeration in Delhi
Delhi's hottest month is May, when afternoon highs average 38.6 °C; on the hottest days of a typical year the air reaches about 43.4 °C. Average afternoon highs stay at or above 35 °C from April to June. Air is most humid in August, averaging 80% relative humidity.
Delivery and installation in Delhi — KALT supplies across India
Hottest month (May)
38.6 °C
average afternoon high
Days above 40 °C
27
per year · 92 above 35 °C
Average humidity
64%
peaks 80% in August
Coolest nights
7.8 °C
coldest month average low
What Delhi's climate means for your refrigeration
- Plan for 27 or so days a year above 40 °C outdoors — and more inside a kitchen. Choose cabinets rated to hold temperature at 43 °C ambient (climate class T), not the 32 °C many units are tested at.
- Humidity climbs above 75% from January to September. Glass doors may fog during those months, and frost builds faster in freezers opened often — keep doors closed and seals in good order.
- Winter nights drop to around 7.8 °C. Units standing in unheated stores or verandas can behave differently in cold weather — check that the controller and compressor are suited to low ambient conditions if equipment sits outside a heated space.
- Summer evenings often bring voltage drops and power cuts. Give each large unit its own earthed socket, ask about the operating voltage range, and plan backup for anything that cannot be allowed to warm up.
Show monthly figures
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Avg humidity % |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.3 | 7.8 | 79 |
| February | 23.8 | 11 | 68 |
| March | 29.6 | 15.9 | 55 |
| April | 36.7 | 21.6 | 34 |
| May | 38.6 | 25 | 41 |
| June | 38.3 | 27.5 | 53 |
| July | 33.8 | 26.7 | 77 |
| August | 32.6 | 26.1 | 80 |
| September | 32.7 | 24.9 | 76 |
| October | 31.7 | 19.8 | 64 |
| November | 26.9 | 14.4 | 64 |
| December | 21.6 | 9.3 | 72 |
Source: Open-Meteo Historical Weather API (ERA5 reanalysis), daily data 2016–2025 (Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0). Reanalysis averages; individual hot days and local weather stations can read higher.
Equipment for Delhi
What to specify, product by product.
- +2 to +8 °CReach-in Refrigerator in DelhiPrefer fan-forced (ventilated) cooling: it recovers temperature faster after the door is opened, which matters most during April to June service.City checklist
- +2 to +8 °CUndercounter Refrigerator in DelhiChoose a front-breathing design if the unit will be built into a counter run — rear-breathing undercounters starve for air in a closed bay.City checklist
- +2 to +10 °CGlass Door Refrigerator / Visi Cooler in DelhiFogging is a seasonal risk from January to September; double-glazed or low-E glass helps keep stock visible.City checklist
- +4 to +10 °CDisplay Cases & Showcases in DelhiCurved and flat display glass both gain heat from lighting and the room; LED lighting and good glass keep product at temperature and visible.City checklist
- −18 to −60 °CDeep Freezer in DelhiCheck that the freezer holds −18 °C or colder at 43 °C ambient — many chest freezers lose margin in April to June, and ice cream softens first.City checklist
Businesses we equip in Delhi
Questions from Delhi
- Does KALT deliver commercial refrigeration to Delhi?
- Yes. KALT supplies commercial refrigeration across India, including delivery and installation in Delhi, Delhi. Share your requirement and site details for a quote that covers the model, delivery and installation.
- What ambient temperature rating do I need in Delhi?
- Delhi's hottest month (May) averages 38.6 °C in the afternoon, and the hottest days of a typical year reach about 43.4 °C outdoors. Kitchens and shop fronts run hotter than outdoor shade, so choose equipment rated to hold temperature at 43 °C ambient.
- How does Delhi's humidity affect refrigeration?
- Humidity averages 64% across the year and peaks around 80% in August. Humid air fogs glass doors and builds frost faster in freezers; heated or double-glazed glass, good gaskets and a clear defrost drain help.
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