Mumbai records season’s coldest night at 19°C yet hottest November day since 2021 on Thursday

Mumbai witnessed a dramatic temperature shift on Thursday. The season's chilliest night dipped to 19°C, the first sub-20°C reading of the year, while the daytime heat soared to a blistering 36.8°C. The Santacruz observatory recorded this morning's low, which was notably 2.6°C below the seasonal average.

This sharp contrast has left Mumbaikars experiencing the city's weather at two extremes, pleasantly cool nights paired with unusually hot days.

The city saw temperatures soar to a blistering 36.8°C during the day, making Thursday Mumbai’s hottest November day since 2021, with a striking 18-degree swing from the night’s cool 19°C.

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) attributes this unusual pattern to shifting wind dynamics, as easterly winds and a cyclonic circulation over the southeast Arabian Sea disrupt typical conditions. Santacruz Observatory recorded a morning low of 19°C, 2.6°C below normal, while Colaba registered a minimum of 24.4°C, slightly above the seasonal average.

The IMD projects that daytime highs will hover around 34-35°C and nights will settle between 24-25°C until the next expected dip after November 20. For now, Mumbaikars should expect more of this warm November spell, marked by notable daytime heat.