when will winter start in india 2023

Winter in India in 2023 typically starts in December, around the winter solstice (December 22), and lasts until February. The cold season is usually cold and dry, but the exact start and intensity can vary depending on the geographical location within the country. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted a milder winter for 2023–2024, with fewer cold waves in much of north, northwest, central, east, and northeast India. Temperatures are expected to be above normal in many places except some central and northwest regions where normal to below normal temperatures are likely. December and January are generally the coldest months during this period.