After a punishing run of hot, sticky days, Delhi is finally getting a genuine break. Rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds have begun sweeping the national capital and its surrounding areas in on-and-off bursts, and the wet weather is likely to hold on until July 9. The showers will ease the muggy conditions that have gripped the city, but forecasters warn that a much bigger worry hangs over the rest of the monsoon. El Nino conditions are gaining strength, reviving doubts over whether rainfall will stay below normal across many parts of the country despite the recent improvement.
Weather Turns in Noida, Gurugram and Across the NCR
Parts of Delhi saw light rain on Saturday afternoon, offering a short escape from the heavy humidity. The relief was limited, though, because moisture levels stayed high and kept the day uncomfortable. Morning humidity in the capital was measured at 77%, and cloudy skies dominated through the day. The weather department has put out a Yellow Alert, cautioning residents about light to moderate rain along with thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds.
Which Parts of Delhi Are Likely to Get Rain
The rain activity is expected to be fairly widespread, reaching most of the capital. Areas likely to see showers include:
- South-East Delhi
- East Delhi
- Shahdara
- Central Delhi
- North-East Delhi
- South Delhi
- New Delhi
- South-West Delhi
- West Delhi
- North-West Delhi
- North Delhi
During thunderstorms, winds are likely to blow at 30 to 40 kmph, with gusts touching 50 kmph in some pockets.
Forecast Through July 9: Day-by-Day Temperature Outlook
The latest forecast points to a run of wet days for Delhi over the coming week, with temperatures staying below the seasonal peak thanks to persistent cloud cover.
July 5 (Sunday)
Skies will stay generally cloudy with very light to light rain, accompanied by thunderstorms, lightning and gusty winds of 30 to 40 kmph that could briefly climb to 50 kmph during the morning and forenoon. The maximum temperature is expected between 32 and 34 degrees Celsius, with the minimum around 27 to 29 degrees Celsius.
July 6 (Monday)
Cloudy conditions will continue. Another spell of very light to light rain is likely, while a few isolated spots could see moderate showers. Thunderstorms and lightning are expected both in the morning and again towards the evening. The maximum may settle around 31 to 33 degrees Celsius, with the minimum between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius.
July 7 (Tuesday)
The weather will stay cloudy with light rain and thunderstorms, mainly in the forenoon and afternoon. Daytime temperatures are likely to hold between 30 and 32 degrees Celsius, with nighttime readings around 25 to 27 degrees Celsius.
July 8 (Wednesday)
Skies will be generally cloudy with very light to light rain, especially through the afternoon and evening. Temperatures are expected between 30 and 32 degrees Celsius, while the minimum may range from 24 to 26 degrees Celsius.
July 9 (Thursday)
Cloud cover is likely to persist, with a chance of very light rain, thunderstorms and lightning during the forenoon and afternoon. The maximum should stay between 30 and 32 degrees Celsius, while the minimum could dip slightly to 23 to 25 degrees Celsius, making it one of the coolest mornings of the week.
Rain Brings Relief, but Humidity May Linger
Although the rain is expected to pull daytime temperatures down, residents may not feel complete relief straight away. Forecasters note that intermittent showers often raise atmospheric moisture, keeping humidity high even as the mercury drops. Until heavier, more sustained rain arrives, outdoor conditions can feel warmer than the thermometer suggests.
Is El Nino the Biggest Threat to India's Monsoon This Year?
Delhi's improving weather stands against the backdrop of a difficult monsoon season nationally. Meteorologists point out that, for the first time since 2021, the advance of the southwest monsoon slowed significantly during July as El Nino began shaping atmospheric circulation. Around the same time, a summer western disturbance interacted with the advancing monsoon, producing unusual rainfall patterns across parts of north India. The weather department has signalled that El Nino is expected to strengthen further this season, a shift that often suppresses rainfall over large stretches of the Indian subcontinent. On that basis, it has projected below-normal seasonal rainfall, pegging precipitation at around 90% of the long-period average.
India's Fifth-Driest June in 125 Years
The effect of weak monsoon activity is already showing up in the rainfall data. June 2026 turned out to be India's fifth-driest June since 1901, with nationwide rainfall ending the month 39% below normal. Delhi felt the shortfall too. The Safdarjung Observatory, the city's main weather station, logged just 41.8 mm of rain during June, well short of the 74.1 mm considered normal for the month. The deficit has slowed the build-up of soil moisture in several regions and sharpened worries for agriculture if rainfall fails to pick up during the core monsoon months.
