Residents of the National Capital Region (NCR) woke up to a uncharacteristically pleasant start to the summer’s most grueling month. Defying typical early-June patterns, New Delhi recorded its coolest opening day of the month in three years. The Safdarjung Observatory—the official weather marker for the capital—logged a maximum temperature of 36.3°C, which sits comfortably below the seasonal average.
The drop in mercury follows recent scattered rainfall across northern India, which has temporarily suppressed the intense heatwaves that typically grip the region at this time of year.
The Numbers at a Glance
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Maximum Temperature: 36.3°C (Safdarjung Observatory)
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Minimum Temperature: 24.9°C (Recorded during the early hours of Monday)
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Air Quality Index (AQI): 105, placing the capital in the “Moderate” safety bracket according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Stronger surface winds and recent rain have successfully cleared out heavy particulate matter from the air.
Looking Ahead: The Mercury Begins to Climb
While Delhiites enjoyed the brief atmospheric break, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) indicates that the comfort window is rapidly closing.
As the active western disturbance and rainfall activity weaken and drift away from the plains, temperatures are projected to climb progressively over the coming days. Clear skies and intense solar heating are expected to push daytime temperatures back toward standard June highs, signaling the return of dry summer conditions across Delhi, Noida, Gurgaon, and neighboring Rajasthan.
