Mercury Rise Likely In Delhi: No Rains Till Mid-February
Key Takeaways:
- Delhi is experiencing clear skies, bright sunshine, and pleasant afternoons.
- Temperatures are rising, with day highs nearing 25°C next week.
- No winter rainfall is expected till mid-February or later.
- Good visibility and strong winds will continue without disrupting transport.
The capital city has witnessed better weather conditions over the last three days. No clouds, no fog, no precipitation—bright sunshine and pleasantly warm afternoons.
Yes, the surface and low-level winds have been stronger than normal, raising the chill factor during the night and early morning hours. Base station Safdarjung recorded a day maximum of 23.9°C yesterday, marginally above normal. The mercury has risen consistently over the last four days from 17.5°C on 02nd February to nearly 24°C yesterday.
The minimum temperature has also been comfortable, hovering around 9°–10°C. Today’s minimum of 9.1°C is very close to normal. Similar conditions are likely to continue for at least the next 10 days.
A Western Disturbance is moving across the extreme northern parts of the country and is likely to clear the region by late tonight. In the wake of the system, surface winds will remain stronger for the next two days. A slowdown is expected from 09th February 2026.
Another Western Disturbance is likely to arrive over the northern hills on 09th February, followed by an induced cyclonic circulation over West Rajasthan and Central Pakistan on 10th February.
There is no impact of the Western Disturbance in terms of winter rainfall over Delhi. Dry weather conditions will continue till past mid-February. Scattered high clouds may appear over the weekend without causing any significant change. Temperatures are likely to rise into double digits in the first half of next week, and the day maximum is expected to breach 25°C.
Visibility conditions are likely to remain good, as observed over the past few days. Horizontal visibility stayed 2,000 m or more this morning, briefly dipping to 1,800 m for half an hour. There was no requirement to report Runway Visual Range (RVR). This was the best visibility day of the season so far at Palam Airport.
Delhi/NCR will continue with existing weather conditions without disruption to rail, road, or air traffic. Nights will remain cold, and nocturnal breeze will sustain the chill factor. Days will stay windy yet pleasantly warm in the afternoon.
No rainfall is expected till mid-February and possibly extending into the third week.
