Delhi Shivers: Delhi recorded its season’s coldest morning on January 10, 2026, with the minimum temperature dropping to 4.2°C at the Safdarjung observatory (the city’s primary weather station). This is 2.7°C below the seasonal normal and marks the lowest January minimum in the capital since 2024 (when it hit 3.3°C on January 15).
This sharp dip followed Friday’s low of 4.6°C (already the coldest of the season up to that point), after some unusual rainfall that contributed to the cooling.
Here are some striking visuals of Delhi’s foggy, chilly winter mornings that capture the current conditions perfectly
Dense fog blanketed much of the city, reducing visibility and causing disruptions, including delays at Indira Gandhi International Airport. The Air Quality Index (AQI) hovered in the ‘very poor’ category (around 366 at 9 am), worsened by the cold, stagnant air and high humidity.
Other stations reported similarly low readings:
Palam: 4.5°C
Lodhi Road: 4.7°C
Ayanagar: 4.5°C
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) expects cold wave conditions and dense fog to persist in north and northwest India for the next few days, though minimum temperatures may rise slightly afterward.
Delhi’s next week weather
Delhi’s weather is set to remain chilly and foggy over the next week (January 11–17, 2026), with the intense cold from today’s season-low of 4.2°C lingering for a few more days before a gradual easing.
According to the latest India Meteorological Department (IMD) update (as of January 10, 2026), minimum temperatures are expected to stay below normal (by about -1.6°C to -3.0°C) for the next 3 days (roughly January 11–13), with no significant change initially, followed by a slight rise of 1–2°C thereafter. This points to lows hovering in the 4–7°C range early next week, gradually climbing toward more normal levels (around 7–9°C) by mid-to-late week.
Maximum daytime temperatures will generally be below normal (by -1.6°C to -3.0°C), dipping even lower (appreciably below normal, -3.1°C to -5.0°C) on January 11 and 12. Expect highs mostly in the 15–18°C range, making afternoons feel quite cool despite the winter sun.
Key Highlights for the Week:
Fog/Mist
Dense to moderate fog is very likely in the mornings (especially on January 11, with dense fog at isolated places), leading to low visibility, potential flight/traffic delays, and classic Delhi winter vibes. Conditions should improve to shallow fog or mist by late morning/afternoon in most cases. The sky will be mainly clear for the first few days, turning partly cloudy later in the week.
No major rain
Dry conditions dominate, with only trace or very light drizzle possible at isolated spots (as seen recently). No significant western disturbance is expected to bring widespread rain until possibly mid-to-late January.
Air Quality
Stagnant cold air and high humidity will likely keep the AQI in the ‘very poor’ category for much of the week—bundle up and limit early morning outdoor exposure if you have respiratory issues.