India Climate – June 2026 Update
Top 5 Cities: Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, and Kolkata
This month in numbers
India experienced a near-average June 2026, with temperatures ranking 51st warmest in 86 years of records, at 28.44°C, an anomaly of -0.1°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline. Globally, however, June 2026 was the 3rd warmest on record for land temperatures, with an anomaly of +1°C. The April–June 2026 period in India also saw near-average temperatures, ranking 53rd warmest in 86 years, with an anomaly of -0.1°C. In contrast, global land temperatures for the same three-month period ranked as the 2nd warmest on record, with an anomaly of +1°C.
What changed
While India saw relatively average temperatures in June and the April–June quarter, the broader global picture shows a significant warming trend. India's 3-month anomaly of -0.08°C places it as the 231st coolest out of 234 regions tracked, indicating that it was cooler than most other regions globally during this period. The country's latest full-year average temperature for 2025 was 24.74°C, making it the 2nd warmest year on record since 1941. This is part of a long-term warming trend for India, which has seen an increase of +0.69°C compared to the 1961–1990 baseline.
What’s driving change?
The current climate patterns in India are significantly influenced by a strengthening El Niño, which began in June and is forecast to intensify and continue into early 2027. El Niño typically brings warmer and drier conditions to India, often leading to a weaker southwest summer monsoon and an increased risk of drought. Indeed, the monsoon in India is expected to be well below normal this year due to the developing El Niño. Despite the overall drier outlook, heavy monsoon rains have led to flash floods and landslides across India's northeast states, particularly in Arunachal Pradesh and Assam, from late June into early July. This single flood event represents 100% of the flood events logged for India over the past 12 months, an unusual concentration. While El Niño generally suppresses seasonal rainfall, short-lived weather systems can temporarily override this pattern, producing intense localised rainfall and severe flooding. You can track active extreme weather events at Extreme Weather tracker.
Looking ahead
The strengthening El Niño is expected to continue through the end of the year, with a high probability of lasting into early spring 2027, suggesting a continued risk of erratic weather, heatwaves, and weaker monsoon rainfall for India in the coming months.
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At a Glance
Temperature – Average
Year-on-Year Trends
The 4byo Climate Helix – India
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
India – Monthly Temperature – All Years
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Records – India
Our World in Data / NOAA - Anomalies vs 1901-2000 mean
Shifting Seasons
Warm/cold + wet/dryKöppen Cwa · TemperateIndia has both a clear warm/cold cycle (±6.3°C) and a wet/dry cycle (26× wet:dry ratio). Both sides of the annual rhythm are shown below.
Monthly rainfall climatology. A “wet month” exceeds the baseline monthly mean (dashed gold line). Biggest month-to-month shift: Jul (+47 mm, +17%).
Data: Our World in Data / NOAA (rainfall: World Bank CCKP / CRU TS 4.08). Baseline: first 30 yrs on record. Recent: last 10 yrs on record.
Rainfall & Precipitation
Rainfall & Rain Days – Totals
Baseline: 1961–1990 mean. Anomaly: difference from that baseline. Rank: position in the full record (1st = highest ever). Record: highest (or lowest) value on record with its year.
Climate Systems
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Emissions & Energy
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Data Sources
Data Sources for India
Every figure on this page is sourced from official, openly published climate datasets. Anomalies are calculated against the 1961–1990 baseline (temperature) and 1991–2020 (rainfall, sunshine, frost) - see the Methodology & Sources page for the complete dataset list and update calendar.
FAQs
FAQs
How is the climate in India changing?
India is warming in line with the rest of the world. The page above shows the latest monthly temperature anomaly versus the 1961-1990 baseline, the long-term annual trend, and the region's rank in the historical record. The headline panel also shows the long-term trend rate per decade and the warmest and coolest years on file.
Where does the climate data for India come from?
Climate data for India comes from Our World in Data, sourcing Copernicus ERA5 and HadCRUT5 (national temperature anomaly) and the Global Carbon Project via Our World in Data (CO₂ emissions), refreshed every month, when the upstream temperature and rainfall data are refreshed.
What is the climate baseline used on this page?
Anomalies on this page are calculated against the 1961-1990 climatological baseline, which is the standard reference period used by the Met Office, NOAA, IPCC and most national climate services. Some panels also show the source-native 1901-2000 (NOAA) or 1991-2020 (WMO) baselines for verification. See Methodology & Sources for the full reference.
Which areas does the India climate data cover?
The India climate profile covers Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai and surrounding areas. Extreme heat, monsoon shifts and the fastest-growing energy market
How often is the India climate update refreshed?
The India climate update is refreshed monthly, typically a few days after the previous month closes and the upstream provider (Met Office HadUK-Grid, NOAA Climate at a Glance, Copernicus ERA5 or the Global Carbon Project) publishes its update. See the Climate Rankings for cross-region comparisons.