Bengaluru Turns Hotter Than Delhi: Temperatures To Rise In India's Silicon Valley | Here’s What IMD Said

Bengaluru Weather: Bengaluru’s maximum temperature has surpassed that of Delhi as India's Silicon Valley continues to experience hotter days than the national capital. Bengaluru saw temperatures steadily rising over the past couple of dates signalling an early onset of summer. Over the past few days, Bengaluru has seen temperatures steadily rising, marking an early transition towards summer. Last Thursday, the city recorded a maximum temperature of 33.3 degrees Celsius, which is 2.7 degrees Celsius above normal for this time of the year. In contrast, Delhi’s highest temperature for the same day stood at 29 degrees Celsius, making Bengaluru significantly warmer.

Despite the rising heat during the day, Bengaluru’s nights still carry a touch of winter, with the minimum temperature recorded at 17.1 degrees Celsius, which is 0.1 degrees Celsius below normal. Meanwhile, Delhi saw a much cooler night at 10 degrees Celsius.

Bengaluru Weather: Here’s What IMD Says

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that maximum temperatures are above normal not just in Bengaluru but also in Karnataka's Chitradurga, Chintamani, and Mysuru. For the coming weekend, Bengaluru's temperature is expected to rise further, with forecasts predicting a maximum of 34 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 16 degrees Celsius.

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With forecasts predicting Bengaluru’s maximum to hit 34 degrees Celsius over the weekend, the city is clearly stepping into summer earlier than expected.

Weather In Bengaluru In February Over The Years

Historically, Bengaluru’s February temperatures have hovered around 30.9 degrees Celsius (max) and 17.6 degrees Celsius (min) over a 30-year period from 1990 to 2020, as per the Indian Express report. However, the past decade has seen an upward trend, with February maximum temperatures ranging between 33 degrees Celsius and 35.5 degrees Celsius. The warmest February day on record in the city was February 17, 2005, when the temperature hit 35.9 degrees Celsius. In contrast, the coldest recorded February day was on February 6, 1884, with a chilling 9.6 degrees Celsius.

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Bengaluru Forecast 

Over the next few days, Bengaluru is expected to remain warmer than Delhi, with clear skies and daytime temperatures staying around 33 degrees Celsius, while Delhi’s weather is expected to remain pleasant with partly cloudy skies and maximum temperatures of 29 degrees Celsius.