Weekly Weather Forecast: Sunny north, rain in south, hot west

Northern India: sunny from 5 to 11 November

Northern areas are forecast to be sunny every day from Thursday, 5 November, to Wednesday 11th, with little change in the weather through the period. The weekend of Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th is also sunny, which gives a clear picture for planning outdoor activities on both days. Delhi's high is forecast to reach 32°C on Sunday 8th, the warmest day of the period for the city, and the days that follow remain sunny without a break in the forecast.

Southern India: showers early, wettest on Sunday 8th

Southern areas are forecast to see a mix of sunny spells with occasional rain and drier sunny days across the seven days. Sunny spells with occasional rain are forecast from Thursday 5th to Saturday 7th. Sunday 8th is the wettest day, with rain before sunny weather returns, so carry an umbrella for weekend plans. Monday 9th and Tuesday 10th are forecast to be sunny, before occasional rain returns on Wednesday 11th. Chennai's high is forecast at 30°C on Sunday 8th.

Western India: extreme heat throughout the period

Western areas are forecast to stay hot throughout the period, with extreme heat in the daily forecast for every day from Thursday 5th to Wednesday 11th. Mumbai's high is forecast at 36°C on Friday 6th. The same extreme heat is forecast over the weekend of Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th, so the heat is worth considering for any outdoor plans on those days. The extreme heat label continues from Monday 9th through Wednesday 11th, so the start of the next week offers no change for the west.