Calcutta weather in February (West Bengal, India)

Looking to travel to Calcutta in February? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In Calcutta, February is characterized by very high temperatures and low rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 30°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 17°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Calcutta in February usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 25 mm for the month. Typically around 2 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 210 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If you're a fan of comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, February is a great time to visit. January, February, November and December generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April, May, June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Calcutta, monthly averages in February

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 17°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 26°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 5%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 25 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 2 days  
HumidityHumidity 54%  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 210 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in India in February

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

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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 Calcutta in February?

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 in February.

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
10/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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