Annual climate summary 2023
The report discusses the climate condition over Indian region during the year 2023. Notably, global temperatures soared to exceptionally high levels during this period (WMO.No.1347). The India Meteorological Department continuously monitors weather and climate over Indian region. The annual mean land surface air temperature averaged over India during 2023 was +0.65°C above the long-term average (Period 1981 2010). The year 2023 was the 2nd warmest year on record since nationwide records commenced in 1901. However, this is lower than the highest warming observed over India during 2016 (anomaly of +0.71°C). The all India mean temperatures during the pre-monsoon (March to May) season was normal with an anomaly of +0.06°C while during other seasons, it was above normal for winter (January to February) season (anomaly of +0.83°C), monsoon (June to September) season (anomaly of +0.74°C) and post-monsoon (October to December) season (anomaly of +1.0°C). Heat wave conditions were observed over most parts of central, northwest India and East and Northeast India during the months of April and June.
