Delhi Begins February Cooler Than Last Year, Says IMD Data

Delhi began February on a cooler note this year, with Sunday’s maximum temperature settling at 24.6 degrees Celsius — lower than the same period last year.

According to the Indian Meteorological Department, the maximum temperature on Sunday was around 1.6 degrees lower than last year’s 26.2 degrees Celsius. However, it still remained about 2.3 degrees above the seasonal average, showing that the chill is relative rather than extreme.

What’s making this stand out is timing. February usually signals a gradual transition toward warmer spring conditions in North India. A cooler-than-last-year start suggests lingering winter influence, even as overall temperatures remain above long-term norms.

Weather experts say such fluctuations are becoming more common. Instead of smooth seasonal shifts, cities like Delhi are seeing uneven patterns — cooler mornings, warmer afternoons, and sudden changes from one year to the next.

In simple terms: winters are ending, but not cleanly.

Why this matters: For Gen-Z and young working Indians in cities, weather shifts affect daily life more than we realise — from electricity use and air quality to health, productivity, and travel planning. When temperatures swing unpredictably, it becomes harder to plan routines, especially for outdoor workers and commuters.

Meteorologists say more clarity will emerge over the coming days as western disturbances and wind patterns evolve. But this early-February chill has already reminded Delhiites that winter hasn’t fully let go just yet.