Archive · 9 Nov 2025
Delhi Experiences Coldest Night of Season Amidst Approaching Cold Wave
Delhi is getting colder, and it's the chilliest night of the season so far!
On Sunday, the temperature dropped to 11 degrees Celsius, which is much cooler than usual.
This is happening because cold winds are blowing from the snowy mountains, and since the sky is clear, the heat from the ground is escaping quickly into space after the sun goes down.
This makes the nights feel much colder.
Weather experts say this chilly weather will continue for several days in Delhi.
Other parts of northwest and central India are also experiencing this significant drop in temperature, with some areas seeing even colder conditions.
The daytime will be cooler too, with temperatures expected to stay around 27-29 degrees Celsius for the next couple of days.
Delhi experienced its coldest night of the season so far on Sunday, with the minimum temperature hitting 11°C, 3.3 degrees below normal.
Cold wave conditions are signalled by chilly north-westerly winds blowing from the Himalayas.
Clear skies are contributing to the drop in temperature by allowing rapid heat escape after sunset.
Minimum temperatures are expected to drop further, potentially reaching 9°C-11°C on Monday.
Cold wave conditions are also predicted for parts of northwest and central India, with temperatures significantly below normal.
- Who
- Residents of Delhi and parts of Northwest and Central India
- What
- Experiencing colder than normal temperatures and approaching cold wave conditions.
- When
- Sunday and the coming days (early November)
- Where
- Delhi, Northwest India, and Central India (including East Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, etc.)
- Why
- Clear skies and cold north-westerly winds blowing from the Himalayas are causing heat to escape rapidly after sunset.
Weather Observations
Temperature Forecast
Current Night Temperature
Weather Observations
Delhi recorded its coldest night of the season so far on Sunday, with the minimum temperature dropping to 11°C, which is 3.3 degrees below normal.
Temperature Forecast
Minimum temperatures are predicted to fall further in the coming days, potentially ranging between 9°C and 11°C on Monday.
Temperature Deviation from Normal
Weather Observations
Night temperatures across several parts of Delhi are currently 2°C to 4°C below normal.
Temperature Forecast
Temperatures are expected to remain below normal for at least the next four to five days in the Capital, and for six to seven days over northwest and adjoining central India.
- Coldest Night Temperature Recorded
- 11°C (Sunday)
- Deviation from Season's Normal (Minimum Temp)
- 3.3 degrees below normal
- Temperature Deviation in Other Regions
- 4-7°C below normal in East Rajasthan, West MP, South Punjab, South Haryana; 2-4°C below normal in NW plains, East MP, North Maharashtra.
- Forecasted Minimum Temperature (Monday)
- 9°C to 11°C
- Forecasted Maximum Temperature (Until Tuesday)
- Around 27°C to 29°C
- Expected Duration of Below Normal Temps
- 4-5 days in Delhi; 6-7 days in Northwest and adjoining Central India
Sources
Sikar Chills at 7°C as Cold Wave Grips Rajasthan
Bengal set for cooler nights as IMD forecasts 2-4°C temperature dip in next few days
Delhi Records Season's Coldest Night So Far At 11 Degrees Celsius
Delhi braces for sharper winter chill, IMD explains what’s behind temperature drop
