Delhi-NCR rain forecast: Light showers till Sep 16, dry spell from Sep 17
Synopsis
Delhi-NCR is in for two more days of light rain before the skies clear. The IMD's week-ahead forecast shows a clean split: wet through 16 September, then a three-day dry window from 17 to 19 September as temperatures nudge back toward 36°C — a brief but notable pause in the capital's prolonged monsoon stretch.
Key Takeaways
IMD has forecast light rain in Delhi-NCR on 14, 15, and 16 September , with generally cloudy skies.
Monday temperatures are expected between 32–34°C (max) and 23–25°C (min).
A dry spell with partly cloudy skies is forecast from 17 to 19 September , with no rain expected.
Daytime temperatures during the dry period may rise to 33–36°C .
Safdarjung recorded 3.4 mm of rain on Saturday; Ridge and Ayanagar logged over 10 mm in the 24-hour reading to Sunday morning.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast another spell of light rain across Delhi-NCR on Monday, 14 September 2026, with generally cloudy skies and intermittent showers expected through the morning, afternoon, and evening. The city is set to remain wet through 16 September before drier conditions return from 17 September.
Monday's Weather Outlook
The IMD has predicted a generally cloudy sky on Monday, with very light to light rain likely at a few places during the morning hours. A second spell of light rain is expected to develop from the afternoon through the evening. The maximum temperature is forecast to remain between 32°C and 34°C, while the minimum is expected to settle between 23°C and 25°C.
Rain Likely on September 15 and 16
Variable weather conditions are set to continue through the middle of the week. The IMD has forecast very light to light rain in Delhi on 15 September and 16 September, with cloudy conditions and scattered showers from the forenoon to the afternoon hours. During these two days, the maximum temperature is expected to range between 31°C and 35°C, while the minimum is likely to hold between 22°C and 25°C.
Dry Spell Expected from September 17 to 19
A significant shift in weather is likely from 17 September, with the IMD forecasting partly cloudy skies and no rain for the three-day period through 19 September. Daytime temperatures during this drier window may climb to between 33°C and 36°C, while nighttime lows are likely to stay between 22°C and 26°C. This marks a temporary easing of the prolonged monsoon spell the city has experienced over recent weeks.
Weekend Rainfall Data
Delhi had already seen rainfall and overcast conditions on Saturday, 13 September, before Sunday brought a brief respite from showers. According to IMD data, Safdarjung recorded 3.4 mm of rainfall between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm on Saturday. Lodi Road and Ayanagar received 0.5 mm each, while Palam recorded trace rainfall. No rainfall was reported at Ridge during the same period.
The 24-hour rainfall recorded until 8:30 am on Sunday stood at 1.8 mm at Safdarjung, 4.7 mm at Palam, 2.4 mm at Lodi Road, 10.6 mm at Ridge, and 10.3 mm at Ayanagar.
Residents across the capital should expect continued disruption to daily commutes over the next two days, with the weather window improving meaningfully only from mid-week.
Point of View
Waterlog underpasses, and disrupt millions of daily commutes, the IMD's week-ahead outlook is genuinely useful public information. The pattern here — intermittent rain through mid-week, then a brief dry window — mirrors the tail-end monsoon behaviour Delhi typically sees in mid-September. What is worth watching is whether the dry spell from the 17th holds or whether a late trough extends the wet season further into the last fortnight of September, which would have implications for waterlogging, construction timelines, and air quality as the post-monsoon pollution season approaches.
NationPress
14 Sept 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it rain in Delhi today, 14 September?
Yes, the IMD has forecast very light to light rain at a few places in Delhi on 14 September, with showers likely in the morning and again from the afternoon through the evening. The sky is expected to remain generally cloudy throughout the day.
When will Delhi's rain stop this week?
Light rain is expected to continue through 15 and 16 September. The IMD forecasts a comparatively dry period from 17 to 19 September, with partly cloudy skies and no rainfall during those three days.
What will Delhi's temperature be this week?
On 14 September, the maximum is expected between 32°C and 34°C, with a minimum of 23–25°C. During the dry spell from 17 to 19 September, daytime highs may reach 33–36°C and nighttime lows 22–26°C.
How much rain did Delhi receive on Saturday, 13 September?
Safdarjung recorded 3.4 mm between 8:30 am and 5:30 pm on Saturday. In the 24-hour reading to 8:30 am on Sunday, Ridge logged 10.6 mm and Ayanagar 10.3 mm — the highest among IMD's Delhi stations.
Which areas of Delhi received the most rain this weekend?
According to IMD data, Ridge and Ayanagar received the highest rainfall in the 24-hour period to Sunday morning, recording 10.6 mm and 10.3 mm respectively. Palam followed with 4.7 mm, while Safdarjung registered 1.8 mm.
