Will it rain today? Temperature drops 15°c in 9 days – What’s behind the change

Earlier on March 8, the maximum temperature of the national capital had climbed to 38.9 degrees Celsius at Ridge observatory.

Delhi Weather Forecast: Residents of Delhi are enjoying winter-like conditions on Saturday, as recent rains and cloudy skies have lowered the maximum temperature to 21.7 degrees Celsius, 10 degrees below normal. The temperature is the lowest for March in six years. Air quality has also improved drastically, with an Air Quality Index (AQI) reading of 93, best since October 2025. The recent showers have also made this March the wettest in two years. The sudden weather change has brought relief to people from scorching heat as last week the temperature of the capital city reached 36 degrees Celsius.

Delhi Weather

The sudden change in weather hit the capital city three days back on March 18. Moisture-laden winds helped the formation of convective clouds, which later collided with the western disturbance. Under the influence of the western disturbance, showers started lashing Delhi from Wednesday evening. On Friday, the daytime temperature was recorded at around 21 degrees Celsius.

Lowest Temperature For March In Six Years

It is to be noted that the temperature of 21.7 degrees Celsius was the lowest daytime temperature for March since 2020. The maximum temperature on March 8, 2020 was 21.2 degrees Celsius.

IMD Forecast

According to the India Meteorological Department, rain is expected to lash the capital city once again on March 23.

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The maximum temperature is expected to increase on Saturday. The lowest nighttime temperature was recorded at 19.7 degrees Celsius. The daytime temperature today is expected to hover between 26–28 degrees Celsius.

The winter-like chills are expected to gradually wear off. Air quality is expected to become moderate today.

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