What was Delhi's temperature on the coldest morning of the season?

On Friday, January 9, 2026, Delhi recorded its coldest morning with a minimum temperature of 4.6° Celsius.

Has there been any rainfall in Delhi recently?

Yes, trace rainfall was reported at several places across Delhi during the early hours of Friday, January 9, 2026.

What are the IMD's predictions for Delhi's weather?

The IMD forecasts that cold wave conditions are likely to persist over Delhi-NCR in the coming days.

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Delhi Freezes: Winter's Grip Tightens!

9 Jan

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Summary

Delhi experienced its coldest morning of the season on Friday.
Minimum temperatures dropped to 4.6° Celsius, well below normal.
Trace rainfall was reported across the national capital.

Delhi shivered through its coldest morning of the current winter season on Friday, January 9, 2026. The minimum temperature recorded was a biting 4.6° Celsius, a substantial 2.3° Celsius below the seasonal normal, signaling a significant drop in temperatures. This sharp decline in mercury was accompanied by trace rainfall in several areas of the national capital, intensifying the cold weather.

Specific weather stations reported varying low temperatures, with Safdarjung registering 4.6° Celsius and Palam at 5.0° Celsius. Lodhi Road and Ridge stations also recorded below-normal temperatures. Ayanagar noted the lowest minimum temperature among the listed areas at 4.8° Celsius. While Safdarjung and Lodhi Road received trace rainfall, Ayanagar recorded 0.8 mm.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted that cold wave conditions are expected to continue over parts of north and northwest India, including the Delhi-NCR region, over the next few days. The maximum temperature is anticipated to remain around 17° Celsius. Meanwhile, Delhi's air quality remains in the 'very poor' category.