Bengaluru hotter than Delhi! Get ready for warmer days as IMD predicts higher temperature in IT capital

Bengaluru has been experiencing higher temperatures than Delhi recently, reaching a maximum of 33.3 degrees Celsius, 2.7 degrees above normal. Delhi's highest temperature was 29 degrees Celsius. Bengaluru's minimum temperature was 17.1 degrees Celsius, slightly below normal, while Delhi's low was 10 degrees Celsius.

Bengaluru’s temperatures expected to rise further

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), not only is Bengaluru experiencing above-normal temperatures, but other areas in the region like Chitradurga, Chintamani, and Mysuru are also seeing warmer weather. Forecasts predict Bengaluru's temperature will climb further, with a maximum of 34 degrees Celsius and a minimum of 16 degrees Celsius.

February temperatures in Bengaluru: A warming trend

Bengaluru’s February temperatures have shown an upward trend over the years. From 1990 to 2020, the city's average maximum temperature for February was around 30.9 degrees Celsius, with a minimum of 17.6 degrees Celsius. However, recent years have seen maximum temperatures between 33 and 35.5 degrees Celsius. The warmest February day in the city's history was recorded on February 17, 2005, when temperatures reached 35.9 degrees Celsius.


As temperatures rise and summer approaches, Bengaluru is set to experience more heat. With clear skies and daytime temperatures reaching around 33 degrees Celsius, the city will likely remain warmer than Delhi in the coming days, which is expected to see partly cloudy skies and a high of 29 degrees Celsius.

Bengalureans may need to prepare for hotter days ahead.