Delhi Experiences Coldest October Morning in Three Years

The capital city recorded a minimum temperature of 15.3 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.

A hazy street scene with vehicles and pedestrians, trees lining the road.
Delhi records its lowest minimum temperature for October in three years on Tuesday.
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Delhi recorded its lowest minimum temperature for October in three years on Tuesday, with the mercury dropping to 15.3 degrees Celsius.

  • Delhi's minimum temperature on Tuesday was 15.3 degrees Celsius.
  • This is the lowest October reading in three years for the city.
  • The last lower minimum temperature was 15.2 degrees Celsius on October 27, 2023.
  • Safdarjung recorded 15.3 degrees Celsius, 1.9 degrees below normal.
  • Palam registered 15.5 degrees Celsius, 2.3 degrees below normal.
  • The maximum temperature is forecast to be 31 degrees Celsius with a cloudy sky.

Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 15.3 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, the lowest October reading in three years.

The city last recorded a lower minimum temperature on October 27, 2023, when the minimum settled at 15.2 degrees Celsius.

According to the India Meteorological Department, the minimum temperature at Safdarjung was 1.9 degrees below normal at 15.3 degrees Celsius.

Palam recorded 15.5 degrees Celsius, 2.3 degrees below normal, while Lodhi Road recorded 15.6 degrees Celsius, 0.4 degrees below normal.

The Ridge recorded a minimum temperature of 16.2 degrees Celsius, 2.3 degrees below normal, while Ayanagar recorded 15.2 degrees Celsius, 2 degrees below normal.

The maximum temperature is expected to settle at 31 degrees Celsius, with a mainly cloudy sky forecast for the day.

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 | 1:03 PM IST

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