Delhi Weather: Residents of the national capital may want to keep that umbrella handy and maybe an extra layer too. Delhi is likely to experience a shift
in weather on Friday, with gusty winds and a spell of rain expected to lower daytime temperatures. While the change may offer some relief from the recent warmth, the bigger worry remains unchanged: Delhi’s air quality is still stuck in the ‘very poor’ zone.
Delhi Weather Forecast: Thunder, Lightning, 30–40 kmph Winds and Rain Likely
According to the forecast, Friday is expected to stay generally cloudy, with one or two spells of light rain likely. The rain may be accompanied by thunderstorm/lightning and strong gusty winds blowing at 30–40 kmph, especially from the early morning to forenoon hours.A second spell of very light to light rain is also possible towards the afternoon/evening, making it a wet end to the workday for commuters.
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Delhi Temperature May Fall; Nights Set to Turn Warmer Briefly
The expected weather shift is likely to impact temperatures as well.- Maximum temperature on Friday: 19–21°C
- Minimum temperature on Friday: 12–14°C
The Met department has indicated that while the minimum temperature may not see major changes over the next 24 hours, it could rise by 4–5°C on 23 January, and then drop by 4–5°C again later, meaning Delhi may briefly feel less chilly at night before winter tightens its grip again.
Delhi Weather Week Forecast: Cloudy Skies, Foggy Mornings Continue
The week ahead looks like a typical Delhi winter stretch — cloudy skies, foggy mornings, and occasional mist.
Here’s the broad outlook from 21 to 27 January:
- 21 Jan: Mainly clear sky; mist during night (Max 24.2°C, Min 7.7–10°C)
- 22 Jan: Partly cloudy becoming cloudy; shallow to moderate fog in morning (Max 24–26°C, Min 6–8°C)
- 23 Jan (Friday): Cloudy; light rain + thunderstorm/lightning, 30–40 kmph gusts, fog in morning (Max 19–21°C, Min 12–14°C)
- 24–27 Jan: Mostly generally/partly cloudy, with shallow to moderate fog during morning hours; surface winds may touch 20–30 kmph on 24 Jan
(Max range 19–22°C, Min range 5–11°C)
In short: even after Friday’s rain, Delhi should brace for low visibility mornings, and commuters may continue to deal with fog-slowed traffic.
Pollution Update: Slight Improvement, But AQI Still ‘Very Poor’
Delhi’s pollution levels have shown a minor improvement, but the air remains unhealthy.
As per CPCB data:
- AQI at 9 am (Wednesday): 339
- AQI at 4 pm (Wednesday): 330 (down by 9 points)
Despite the dip, the AQI remains firmly in the ‘very poor’ category. The CPCB has also warned that pollution may rise again in the next one to two days, which means even if rain brings temporary relief, it may not last long.
