The India Meteorological Department (IMD), Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) has been issuing seasonal outlooks for hot and cold weather seasons since 2016, providing temperature forecasts for the country. IMD is continuously working to improve its forecasting models and currently uses the Multi-Model Ensemble (MME) approach, which utilizes coupled global climate models (CGCMs) from various global climate prediction and research centers, including the IMD/MoES Monsoon Mission Climate Forecast System (MMCFS) model. IMD has prepared updated seasonal and monthly temperature forecasts for the 2026 hot weather season (April to June). Highlights During the 2026 hot weather season (April-June), maximum temperatures are likely to be normal to below normal over many parts of the country except most parts of east and northeast India, as well as eastern parts of central India and adjoining peninsular regions where above-normal maximum temperatures are expected. During the season (AMJ), above-normal minimum temperatures are likely over most parts of the country except some regions of Maharashtra and Telangana where normal to below normal minimum temepartures are likely. Above-normal number of heatwave days are likely over some parts of east, central & northwest India and southeast Peninsula during April to June (AMJ) 2026. April 2026 weather outlook During April 2026, monthly maximum temperatures are likely to be normal to below normal over many parts of the country. However, above-normal maximum temperatures are expected over many parts of east and northeast India and some parts of northwest India and southern peninsular India. Above-normal monthly minimum temperatures are most likely over most parts of India, except some isolated pockets over south peninsula where normal minimum temperatures are likely during April 2026. The rainfall during April 2026, averaged over the country as a whole, is most likely to be above normal (>112% of LPA). Normal to above-normal rainfall is likely over most parts of the country except Northeast India. Below-normal rainfall is expected over many parts of northeastern India. For more details visit www.mausam.imd.gov.in