Weather Today (15 March 2026): Weather across India is slowly changing with the season, with mid-March weather showing uneven temperatures and chances of rain in certain regions. According to the India Meteorological Department, western disturbances along with moisture from the Bay of Bengal may impact the weather in northern and eastern states. The temperature during the day is increasing across several regions, though there may be chances of relief with rains and thunderstorms.
How will rainfall affect different regions in India
The scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected by the weather watchers due to a western disturbance. The eastern and northeastern parts of the country are expected to receive moderate to heavy rainfall. The southern parts are expected to receive light pre-monsoon showers. This change might bring the temperature down by 2-4 degrees.
Delhi-NCR Weather Today
Minimum: 23°C | Maximum: 35°C
Warm conditions dominate the day with light winds around 4 km/h. The sky will remain mostly clear and though humidity may rise in the evening.
Chennai Weather Today
Minimum: 26°C | Maximum: 34°C
Chennai is likely to remain hot and humid. Coastal winds may provide slight relief with cloud cover increasing later in the day.
Mumbai Weather Today
Minimum: 27°C | Maximum: 29°C
The coastal city will see stable weather with mild sea breeze conditions and humidity around 70%.
Hyderabad Weather Today
Minimum: 24°C | Maximum: 36°C
Dry heat is expected with moderate winds near 5–6 km/h, keeping the afternoon temperature high.
Karnataka Weather Today
Minimum: 22°C | Maximum: 34°C
Cities like Bengaluru may witness partly cloudy skies with mild afternoon warmth.
Uttar Pradesh Weather Today
Minimum: 22°C | Maximum: 37°C
Cities including Lucknow may experience rising daytime heat with light winds around 6 km/h.
Rajasthan Weather Today
Minimum: 20°C | Maximum: 33°C
Dry desert winds continue across cities like Jaipur, with clear skies throughout the day.
Jammu and Kashmir Weather Today
Minimum: -10°C | Maximum: 3°C
Higher altitudes around Srinagar may see snowfall and cloudy conditions due to western disturbances.
Punjab Weather Today
Minimum: 15°C | Maximum: 32°C
Cities such as Chandigarh may witness comfortable temperatures with moderate wind speeds.
Ahmedabad Weather Today
Minimum: 24°C | Maximum: 38°C
Heat levels remain high in Ahmedabad with strong sunshine and dry air dominating the forecast.
City-Wise Sunrise & Sunset Timing
|
City |
Sunrise |
Sunset |
|
New Delhi |
06:34 AM |
06:27 PM |
|
Mumbai |
06:49 AM |
06:47 PM |
|
Chennai |
06:18 AM |
06:19 PM |
|
Kolkata |
05:58 AM |
05:45 PM |
|
Bengaluru |
06:23 AM |
06:20 PM |
|
Hyderabad |
06:26 AM |
06:25 PM |
|
Ahmedabad |
06:51 AM |
06:47 PM |
|
Jaipur |
06:40 AM |
06:33 PM |
|
Lucknow |
06:19 AM |
06:13 PM |
|
Chandigarh |
06:37 AM |
06:28 PM |
|
Srinagar |
06:40 AM |
06:30 PM |
|
Pune |
06:46 AM |
06:42 PM |
|
Bhopal |
06:31 AM |
06:28 PM |
|
Patna |
06:07 AM |
05:59 PM |
|
Guwahati |
05:35 AM |
05:30 PM |
|
Thiruvananthapuram |
06:31 AM |
06:31 PM |
Key State Capitals Weather Today
|
State / UT |
Capital |
Minimum |
Maximum |
Weather Conditions |
|
Andhra Pradesh |
Amaravati |
25°C |
36°C |
Sunny |
|
Arunachal Pradesh |
Itanagar |
18°C |
29°C |
Partly Cloudy |
|
Assam |
Dispur |
20°C |
31°C |
Cloudy |
|
Bihar |
Patna |
21°C |
34°C |
Sunny |
|
Chhattisgarh |
Raipur |
23°C |
37°C |
Hot |
|
Goa |
Panaji |
25°C |
32°C |
Humid |
|
Gujarat |
Gandhinagar |
25°C |
39°C |
Heatwave Conditions |
|
Haryana |
Chandigarh |
20°C |
36°C |
Clear Skies |
|
Himachal Pradesh |
Shimla |
10°C |
19°C |
Cool & Cloudy |
|
Jharkhand |
Ranchi |
19°C |
32°C |
Pleasant |
|
Karnataka |
Bengaluru |
21°C |
33°C |
Partly Cloudy |
|
Kerala |
Thiruvananthapuram |
26°C |
33°C |
Humid |
|
Madhya Pradesh |
Bhopal |
22°C |
36°C |
Sunny |
|
Maharashtra |
Mumbai |
27°C |
31°C |
Humid |
|
Manipur |
Imphal |
17°C |
28°C |
Cloudy |
|
Meghalaya |
Shillong |
15°C |
24°C |
Misty |
|
Mizoram |
Aizawl |
18°C |
27°C |
Cloudy |
|
Nagaland |
Kohima |
16°C |
26°C |
Pleasant |
|
Odisha |
Bhubaneswar |
24°C |
34°C |
Warm |
|
Punjab |
Chandigarh |
20°C |
36°C |
Sunny |
|
Rajasthan |
Jaipur |
20°C |
35°C |
Dry Heat |
|
Sikkim |
Gangtok |
9°C |
18°C |
Cool |
|
Tamil Nadu |
Chennai |
26°C |
34°C |
Humid |
|
Telangana |
Hyderabad |
24°C |
37°C |
Sunny |
|
Tripura |
Agartala |
21°C |
32°C |
Cloudy |
|
Uttar Pradesh |
Lucknow |
22°C |
39°C |
Hot |
|
Uttarakhand |
Dehradun |
18°C |
30°C |
Pleasant |
|
West Bengal |
Kolkata |
24°C |
33°C |
Humid |
|
Delhi (UT) |
New Delhi |
25°C |
37°C |
Sunny |
|
Jammu & Kashmir |
Srinagar |
0°C |
7°C |
Cold |
|
Ladakh |
Leh |
-6°C |
4°C |
Freezing |
|
Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
Port Blair |
25°C |
31°C |
Humid |
|
Chandigarh (UT) |
Chandigarh |
20°C |
36°C |
Sunny |
|
Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman & Diu |
Daman |
24°C |
33°C |
Warm |
|
Lakshadweep |
Kavaratti |
26°C |
31°C |
Humid |
|
Puducherry |
Puducherry |
26°C |
33°C |
Humid |
How Will Rising Temperatures Impact?
Gradually increasing temperatures could lead to early heat stress in several regions where experts warn that agriculture, water supply and public health could be affected if daytime temperatures continue to climb above 35–38°C in northern and western India.
Delhi’s Air Quality Today – March 15, 2026
Air quality in Delhi remains in the moderate category with an AQI close to 160, indicating potential discomfort for sensitive groups.
Major Cities Air Quality Across India
|
City |
AQI |
Air Quality |
|
Delhi |
160 |
Moderate |
|
Mumbai |
85 |
Satisfactory |
|
Ahmedabad |
140 |
Moderate |
|
Hyderabad |
95 |
Satisfactory |
|
Bengaluru |
68 |
Good |
|
Kolkata |
110 |
Moderate |
|
Chennai |
72 |
Good |
|
Varanasi |
178 |
Moderate |
|
Surat |
102 |
Moderate |
AQI Scale Guide:
- 0–50: Good
- 51–100: Satisfactory
- 101–200: Moderate
- 201–300: Poor
- 301+: Very Poor / Severe
FAQ’s: Weather Today Update
1. Are there any travel or safety warnings?
Authorities advise caution during thunderstorms and lightning in northern states.
2. Will temperatures rise across the country?
Yes, many regions may see gradual warming, especially in western and central India.
3. Will there be any rain today?
Scattered rainfall is possible in parts of northern and eastern India.
4. Where will it snow today?
Snowfall is likely in the Himalayan regions including Jammu and Kashmir.
5. Will storms affect farmers?
Strong winds or hailstorms could impact standing crops in some northern states.
Disclaimer: Weather forecasts are for guidance only. Conditions may change rapidly. Always check local authorities for emergencies and travel alerts.