Janmashtami festival and weather conditions
The festival of Janmashtami will be celebrated across the country on 4 September 2026. Special decorations and preparations for midnight puja are going on in the temples for the birth anniversary of Lord Krishna. However, this time rain in many states may affect the enthusiasm of the festival. The Meteorological Department has predicted rain in various areas of North and Central India.
effect of rain
The effect of rain can be seen in some parts of Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi-NCR and East Rajasthan. There is a possibility of heavy rain in Bihar, West Bengal, Sikkim and some areas of the Northeast.
Coincidence of Ashtami and Rohini on Janmashtami
According to the Panchang, September 4 will be the Ashtami Tithi of Bhadrapada Krishna Paksha, which will start from 2:25 am to 12:13 am on September 5. Rohini Nakshatra will be from 12:29 pm on 4th September to 11:04 pm on 5th September. On this day, there is a coincidence of Ashtami Tithi and Rohini Nakshatra, which according to religious belief is the time of birth of Lord Shri Krishna.
Weather conditions in Delhi-NCR
There is a possibility of cloudy sky on the day of Janmashtami in NCR areas including Delhi, Noida, Gurugram and Faridabad. According to IMD, there may be light rain at many places between morning and afternoon, while some areas may also see moderate rain with thunderstorms. There is a possibility of light rain even at night.
Heavy rain warning in Madhya Pradesh
There is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rain at many places in Madhya Pradesh between September 3 and 5. Rain activities may be seen in western and eastern Madhya Pradesh on September 4. Apart from this, the effect of heavy rain may also be seen in some areas of Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and East Rajasthan.
astrological perspective
According to astrological beliefs, on September 4, the Moon will pass through Rohini Nakshatra in Taurus. Moon is considered exalted in Taurus. At this time, Jupiter is situated in Cancer and retrograde Saturn is in Pisces, which are related to water element. It is being linked to rain and moisture.
Take care before going out on Janmashtami
Before leaving home on Janmashtami night, definitely check the latest weather updates of your city. If you are going to watch the tableau in an open field, carry an umbrella or raincoat. Do not stand under trees or electric poles during severe thunderstorms. Avoid driving through waterlogged roads and be mindful of rain and low visibility when driving at night.
chance of rain
There is a possibility of rain in many parts of North and Central India on September 4, with heavy rain possible in some areas.
Weather conditions in Delhi
There is a possibility of cloudy sky and light rain in Delhi-NCR. There may be moderate rain along with thunder at some places.
effect of rain
Madhya Pradesh, Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Haryana, Delhi and parts of East Rajasthan may be affected by rain.
Nakshatra on Janmashtami
Rohini Nakshatra will be there during Janmashtami on 4th September.
astrological signs
In astrological beliefs, the position of Moon in Rohini Nakshatra and Jupiter-Saturn in water signs is being linked with moisture and rain. However, the official assessment of the weather should be made only from the IMD forecast.