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Hottest City In India Today:  With the heat of summer 2025 holding momentum, various cities in northern India are seeing record-breaking high temperatures. Today, the highest temperature recorded in India is 38°C and surprisingly, most of the cities on the list are from UP. At the beginning of June 2025, the nationwide weather was mostly sunny. However, not today, the weather is bringing some relief with partly cloudy skies. To get more updates on the temperature, here’s a list of the top 10 hottest cities in India today, according to the AQI real-time temperature as of June 17, 2025.

List Of Top 10 Hottest Cities In India Today 2025: 

Rank City Temperature Status Weather Condition
1 Gwalior, India 38 °C Hot Partly Cloudy
2 Kanpur, India 38 °C Hot Partly Cloudy
3 Prayagraj, India 38 °C Hot Partly Cloudy
4 Fatehpur, India 38 °C Hot Partly Cloudy
5 Agra, India 38 °C Hot Partly Cloudy
6 Jhansi, India 38 °C Hot Sunny
7 Orchha, India 38 °C Hot Sunny
8 Banda, India 37 °C Hot Partly Cloudy
9 Varanasi, India 37 °C Hot Partly Cloudy
10 Jaunpur, India 37 °C Hot Partly Cloudy

1. Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh (38°C, Partly Cloudy)

Gwalior is the hottest city in India today, with a scorching temperature of 38°C and partly cloudy weather. The presence of historical sites and dry, hot winds makes the summers here harsh. People usually take shelter in shaded areas or indoors during hot afternoon hours.

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2. Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh (38°C, Partly Cloudy)

The major industrial centre, Kanpur, is also suffering from a high temperature of 38°C. The partly cloudy sky provides no relief from the constant heat. The urban sprawl and dense population of the city can add to the impact of the heatwave, making day-to-day activities difficult, particularly for outdoor workers.

3. Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh (38°C, Partly Cloudy)

Prayagraj is all about the union of the Ganges, Yamuna, and Saraswati rivers. The city is experiencing a heat wave with temperatures reaching a high of 38°C. The partly cloudy weather brings little relief, and the humid climate makes the temperature rise worse.

4. Fatehpur, Uttar Pradesh (38°C, Partly Cloudy)

Fatehpur is a city in Uttar Pradesh and is currently suffering from a burning temperature of 38°C. The partly cloudy weather is not enough to provide relief, and local authorities usually recommend that residents stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and staying indoors during peak sun hours.

5. Agra, Uttar Pradesh (38°C, Partly Cloudy)

Agra, Uttar Pradesh, is world-famous for the Taj Mahal. The city is also boiling at 38°C. Locals and travellers are having tough times, with the heat bouncing off the city's stone landmarks and crowded streets.

6. Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh (38°C, Sunny)

Jhansi has fully sunny weather today. The lack of cloud cover means the sun's rays are especially harsh here, with a temperature rise of 38°C and making the heat even more severe.

7. Orchha, Madhya Pradesh (38°C, Sunny)

Orchha in Madhya Pradesh is burning at 38°C. With excessively hot weather conditions, the summer season is even more severe here.

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8. Banda, Uttar Pradesh (37°C, Partly Cloudy)

Banda is a city in Bundelkhand, UP. The city is a degree cooler at 37°C, still among the hottest cities in India. Even the partly cloudy condition provides some relief, but the general heat is still considerable and is affecting daily life and farming activities here.

9. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh (37°C, Partly Cloudy)

Varanasi is India's pilgrimage city, is famous for its religious significance and crowded ghats. The temperature is currently 37°C here. However, partly cloudy conditions bring some relief. However, there are also chances that the city's humidity can amplify the heat.

10. Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh (37°C, Partly Cloudy)

Jaunpur is also expecting a high of 37°C. The partly cloudy conditions bring little relief, and residents of the city are urged to exercise caution against heat strokes.

These hottest cities in India on June 17th, 2025, making the summer season brutal. People across the nation are advised to drink plenty of water, not go out into the sun unless absolutely necessary, and follow local advice protocols to remain safe throughout this heatwave.