The minimum temperature in Delhi dropped to settle at 18°C on Tuesday morning, lowest after 16.7°C recorded on 1st May, 2004. On Wednesday morning the minimum temperature in Delhi is likely to rise by two to three degrees and settle in the early twenties, which would still be very comfortable.
So, with maximum expected to record 30°C on Tuesday and minimum likely to settle around 20°C on Wednesday morning, it could be the lowest maximum recorded in 24 hours in Delhi during the month of May.
Earlier on Monday, the Western Disturbance moved closer to the Western Himalayan region while the cyclonic circulation over northeast Rajasthan reached over Punjab. Under the influence of these weather systems, 9.7 mm of rain was recorded at the Safdarjung Observatory in Delhi, while the Palam Observatory recorded 9.2 mm of rain from 8:30 am on Monday till 8:30 am on Tuesday.
The latest weather update by Skymet Meteorology Division in India suggests that intermittent rain or thundershowers may occur in parts of the national capital in the next 24 hours. The chances of rain will be high during evening and night.
Meanwhile, the influence of the Western Disturbance in Delhi will reduce by Wednesday afternoon, leading to another spell of rise in temperatures.
The following table shows the trend of day temperatures in Delhi in the last five days. It indicates below normal average maximums, since Thursday.
| Days | Maximum temperature |
| Thursday | 39.5°C |
| Friday | 38.5°C |
| Saturday | 38.6°C |
| Sunday | 35.2°C |
| Monday | 35.3°C |
The following table shows the maximum temperature trend in Delhi during the last five days. It shows that the minimum temperatures in Delhi dropped seven notches than Monday and has been below normal of 25.9°C
| Days | Minimum temperature |
| Friday | 21.4°C |
| Saturday | 23°C |
| Sunday | 23°C |
| Monday | 25°C |
| Tuesday | 18°C |