Calcutta weather in December (West Bengal, India)

Is December a good time to explore Calcutta weather-wise? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Calcutta is usually perfect in December, featuring high temperatures and low rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 28°C, cooling down at night to around 15°C.

Precipitation

Calcutta in December usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 10 mm for the month. Enjoy the driest month, where the risk of rain is low. It's a great time for outdoor events and activities without the threat of wet weather. On average, there are about 0 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 205 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Calcutta climate page with graphs.

 

Calcutta, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 15°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Water Temperature 26°C  

Chance of Rain 1%  

Precipitation 10 mm  

Rainy days 0 days  

Humidity 68%  

Windspeed  

Sunshine 205 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in December

Find out more about the weather in India and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 26°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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