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Delhi records lowest October maximum temperature in 75 years at 20.7°C
✍️ Amar Ujala · Delhi
🗓 30 Oct 2026, 11:37 PM
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Delhi's maximum temperature fell to 20.7°C on Friday, marking the lowest October high in the city for the past 75 years after two days of rain.
Friday saw Delhi's weather take an unexpected turn as the city recorded a maximum temperature of just 20.7°C, the lowest October high in the past 75 years, according to the India Meteorological Department. The reading broke a long‑standing record and highlighted a sharp cooling trend following a spell of rain.
The city had experienced continuous rainfall for two consecutive days, prompting residents to pull out warm clothing and blankets. Streets remained damp, and the lingering moisture contributed to the unusually low daytime temperatures.
Meteorologists noted that such a dip is rare for the capital, which typically sees October highs in the mid‑20s Celsius. The 20.7°C figure underscores a significant deviation from the norm and may influence short‑term forecasts for the coming week.
The city had experienced continuous rainfall for two consecutive days, prompting residents to pull out warm clothing and blankets. Streets remained damp, and the lingering moisture contributed to the unusually low daytime temperatures.
Meteorologists noted that such a dip is rare for the capital, which typically sees October highs in the mid‑20s Celsius. The 20.7°C figure underscores a significant deviation from the norm and may influence short‑term forecasts for the coming week.