Pune Experiences Light Monsoon Showers; IMD Forecasts Overcast Skies and Light Rain for the Coming Week
Pune, 15th July 2026: Light monsoon showers swept across Pune and its surrounding areas today, bringing mild relief from the summer humidity.
According to the daily data released by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) for the daytime period between 08:30 IST and 17:30 IST on July 15, Nimgiri recorded the highest rainfall in the region with 13.0 mm of precipitation, followed by Daund at 7.5 mm. Other areas experienced trace to very light showers, with Kurvande recording 4.5 mm, Ballalwadi seeing 3.5 mm, and Chinchwad observing 2.5 mm. Moderate localized showers were also recorded in Malin and Dapodi, which registered 1.5 mm each, while Pashan recorded 1.2 mm. Areas like Girivan, Talegaon, and Indapur received a flat 1.0 mm of rainfall, with Bhor, Rajgurunagar, and Shivajinagar wrapping up the daytime precipitation with negligible amounts ranging from 0.4 mm to 0.5 mm.
By late evening, high humidity and damp conditions continued to prevail over the district. Meteorological observations recorded at 20:30 IST (15:00 UTC) showed that Lohegaon registered the highest relative humidity at 87% with a dry bulb temperature of 25.3°C and 0.4 mm of cumulative rain. Chinchwad registered a comfortable temperature of 25.5°C with 80% humidity and 2.5 mm of rain, while Shivajinagar reported a temperature of 25.8°C, 75% relative humidity, and 0.4 mm of rain. Other suburban stations, including Lavale, Magarpatta, Koregaon Park, and the National Defence Academy (NDA), did not record any additional rainfall as night approached.
The maximum and minimum temperatures across Pune stayed moderate on Wednesday. In Shivajinagar, the maximum temperature touched 30.0°C while the overnight minimum was recorded at 23.2°C. Pashan observed a similar maximum of 30.0°C and a cooler minimum of 21.7°C. Lohegaon followed the same pattern with a high of 30.0°C and a low of 22.8°C. Chinchwad remained slightly cooler during the day at 29.0°C but registered a warmer minimum of 23.9°C. Lavale recorded the coolest temperatures in the region, with the daytime high peaking at 28.0°C and the night temperature dropping to a pleasant 19.7°C. Other key areas like Magarpatta, NDA, and Koregaon Park all saw maximum temperatures hovering around the 30.0°C mark.
Residents can expect a highly consistent weather pattern for the rest of the week. The IMD local forecast from July 16 to July 19 indicates that Pune and its neighbourhood will experience partly cloudy skies in the morning hours, which are highly likely to turn generally cloudy towards the afternoon or evening. This transition is expected to bring very light to light rain across most stations. During this four-day window, maximum temperatures in Pune, Pashan, Lohegaon, Chinchwad, Magarpatta, NDA, and Koregaon Park are projected to stay between 29.0°C and 30.0°C, while night temperatures will range from 22.0°C to 24.0°C. Lavale will continue to be slightly cooler, featuring daytime highs of 27.0°C to 28.0°C and nighttime lows of 20.0°C to 21.0°C.
As the region moves into the subsequent week, a slight cooling trend is expected. For July 20 and July 21, the weather department has forecast generally cloudy skies with a continued likelihood of very light to light rain. Temperatures are anticipated to drop slightly across the board, with maximums settling at 28.0°C for most parts of Pune and minimums staying around 22.0°C to 23.0°C. Lavale will remain the coolest pocket, with daytime temperatures expected to peak at 26.0°C and night temperatures dropping to between 19.0°C and 20.0°C. This persistent cloud cover and steady dampness will ensure that Pune’s monsoon remains comfortable and pleasant over the coming days.
