Dussehra, Ayudha Pooja holiday alert: Planning a trip? Check rain, weather forecast for Delhi, Jaipur, Kolkata, Mumbai, Bengaluru and other popular destinations before leaving

A long weekend like Dussehra or Ayudha Pooja, Vijaya Dasami holidays can be an opportunity to head to the hills, explore a heritage city or spend a few days by the coast. However, weather conditions may differ sharply from one destination to another, making it useful to check the forecast before setting out.

The forecast for October 19 to 24 points to mostly clear or partly cloudy skies across several northern and western destinations, while parts of southern India are likely to see spells of rain. Here is a destination-wise look at the forecast to help travellers plan sightseeing, outdoor activities and road journeys.

Long weekend weather forecast from October 19 to 24North India and hill destinations

Delhi-NCR weather forecast for October 19–23

Delhi-NCR is expected to remain mostly clear, with daytime temperatures around 32°C to 33°C and night temperatures near 19°C to 20°C.

Jammu and Kashmir weather forecast for October 19–23

Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh may see isolated rainfall towards October 22–23, so travellers heading to hill areas should check local forecasts before departure.

Uni India

Mussoorie weather forecast for October 19–23

Mussoorie is expected to see mainly clear to partly cloudy skies, with temperatures around 22°C during the day and 11°C at night.

Aligarh weather forecast for October 19–23

Aligarh is expected to remain largely dry, with clear conditions and temperatures around 32°C during the day and 21°C at night.

Haryana weather forecast for October 19–23

Haryana is likely to remain dry, with warm afternoons and cooler nights, making weather conditions largely favourable for festive outings.

Punjab weather forecast for October 19–23

Punjab is expected to experience dry weather through October 23, with cooler mornings and nights and no significant rainfall forecast.

East India

Kolkata and Howrah weather forecast for October 19–23

Kolkata and Howrah are expected to see partly cloudy skies initially, with temperatures around 34°C during the day and 23°C at night, followed by mainly clear conditions later in the period.

Rajasthan and western India

Jaipur and Amer weather forecast for October 19–23

Jaipur and Amer are expected to remain mostly dry, with partly cloudy skies initially, temperatures around 32°C during the day and 22°C at night.

Udaipur weather forecast for October 19–23

Udaipur is likely to see mainly clear conditions, with daytime temperatures around 34°C and night temperatures near 21°C.

Jaisalmer weather forecast for October 19–23

Jaisalmer is expected to remain mostly clear, but daytime temperatures could rise from around 36°C to 38°C by October 23.

Mumbai-Santacruz weather forecast for October 19–23

Mumbai is expected to remain mainly clear and hot initially, with temperatures around 35°C during the day, although rain or thundershowers are possible around October 21.

Navi Mumbai and Panvel weather forecast for October 19–23

Navi Mumbai and Panvel are likely to see mainly clear skies and temperatures around 35°C, with a chance of rain or thundershowers around October 21.

Pune weather forecast for October 19–23

Pune is expected to see mainly clear to partly cloudy skies, with daytime temperatures around 36°C and night temperatures near 21°C.

Diu weather forecast for October 19–23

Diu is likely to see partly cloudy skies, with daytime temperatures around 35°C and night temperatures near 25°C.

South India

Pondicherry weather forecast for October 19–23

Pondicherry is expected to receive heavy rain through October 20, followed by moderate rain from October 21 to 23, with daytime temperatures around 30°C to 31°C.

Kerala weather forecast for October 19–23

Kerala is likely to experience widespread rain and isolated heavy spells through October 23, with thunderstorms and gusty winds possible on some days.

Bengaluru weather forecast for October 19–23

Bengaluru is expected to see cloudy skies and light rain through October 23, with temperatures rising from around 26°C on October 19 to 31°C later in the period.

Mangaluru weather forecast for October 19–23

Mangaluru is likely to experience cloudy conditions and rain, with heavy showers possible in parts of coastal Karnataka from October 20 to 22.

Mysuru weather forecast for October 19–23

Mysuru is expected to see cloudy skies and light rain on several days, with daytime temperatures around 30°C and night temperatures near 21°C.

Tamil Nadu weather forecast for October 19–23

Tamil Nadu is likely to receive widespread rain, with isolated very heavy showers possible from October 19 to 21 and heavy rainfall continuing in some areas through October 23.

Coastal Karnataka weather forecast for October 19–23

Coastal Karnataka is likely to see widespread rainfall, with isolated heavy showers possible from October 20 to 22.

Andhra Pradesh weather forecast for October 19–23

Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Yanam and Rayalaseema may experience rain, thunderstorms and gusty winds, with strong rainfall activity possible in some areas early in the period.

Telangana weather forecast for October 19–23

Parts of Telangana may see rain and thunderstorms through October 21, while travellers should check district-level updates for conditions later in the week.

Lakshadweep weather forecast for October 19–23

Lakshadweep is expected to receive widespread rain, with isolated heavy spells possible between October 20 and 23.

Travel advisory: These forecasts are subject to change. Check the latest India Meteorological Department updates before travelling, particularly if your Dussehra plans involve hill routes, coastal areas or outdoor celebrations.