Weekly Weather Forecast: Southern rain from 1 Nov, drier elsewhere

Northern India: rain on Friday, then a sunny run

Northern India begins the week unsettled and then settles into a long sunny spell. Rain is forecast on Friday 30 October, with breaks in the rain at times and some sunshine returning in places, so carry an umbrella that day. Saturday 31 October is sunny in some areas and cloudy with sunny spells in others. From Sunday 1 November to Thursday 5 November, sunny weather is forecast, so both weekend days bring little chance of rain. Delhi's maximum temperature on Thursday 5 November is forecast at 32°C.

Western India: sunny from start to finish

Western India, represented here by Mumbai, is forecast to stay sunny from Friday 30 October to Thursday 5 November, with a 10% chance of rain on each day. The weekend, Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November, looks the same, with sunshine on both days, so outdoor plans in Mumbai face little risk from rain. A high-pressure system is expected nearby on Saturday 31 October, keeping that day sunny. Mumbai's maximum on Sunday 1 November is forecast at 34°C, one of the warmest days of the period.

Southern India: dry start, wettest on Monday 2 November

Southern India shifts from dry to wet during the week. Friday 30 October and Saturday 31 October are forecast to be sunny. On Sunday 1 November, sunny spells are expected with occasional rain, and Monday 2 November is the wettest day, with rain and moderate rainfall totals. Tuesday 3 November and Wednesday 4 November bring small rainfall amounts, and sunshine returns on Thursday 5 November. Keep an umbrella handy from Sunday 1 November to Wednesday 4 November. Chennai's minimum on Monday 2 November is forecast at 25°C.