In spite of expected rise in maximum temperature by 2 to 3°C, the weather in Delhi will not give reprieve during this weekend. The maximum temperatures are likely to be recorded around 13 to 15°C on January 5 and 6. These days temperature will be as low as by 4°C compared to temperatures recorded last year on the same dates. The maximum temperatures were 21 and 17°C on January 5 and 6 respectively last year. It again indicates that days in winter in Delhi this year are more severe compared to the last year.
Weather in Delhi will have westerly winds from Afghanistan and Pakistan and northwesterly to northerly from the Himalayas that will keep the minimum temperatures low during the next 48 hours. The minimum temperatures are expected to remain between 3 to 4°C, which is low by at least 5°C compared to last years winter in Delhi during this period. The minimum temperatures last year on January 5 and 6 were 11 and 13°C respectively.
Weather in Delhi on Saturday and Sunday will have moderate fog during early morning hours as the humidity level will be in nineties with a wind speed of around 3 to 5kmph and temperatures hovering around 5°C. The wind will be northwesterly. Day will get better after 9am on both Saturday and Sunday. Strengthening of winds and drop in moisture level under mainly open sky will be witnessed on both days. Fog in Delhi will return in the evening on Saturday but Sunday evening could be better in terms of fog as humidity level will lessen by then.
