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Kolkata Climate by Month

Kolkata is subject to a tropical wet-and-dry climate. Summer months are hot and humid and May is generally the hottest month. Heavy rain and hailstorms can occur at the beginning of summer. Winter is mild and lasts only two months.

The monsoon season runs from June through September. Most rain falls in the city during this period. Due to the huge density of the city, it also suffers from a huge smog problem. The best time of year to visit Kolkata is from November until March.

The graphs below provide an overview of the climate in Kolkata (West Bengal), India. They present long-term patterns and averages of weather conditions over a 30-year period.

Average day and night temperature

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures over the year.

Monthly hours of sunshine

The average monthly total hours of sunshine over the year
* Data from: Calcutta, India (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Average water temperature

The mean water temperature over the year.
* Data from: Calcutta, India (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Monthly precipitation

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, snow, hail etc.

Monthly rainy days

The average number of days each month with rain, snow, hail etc.

Average humidity

The mean monthly relative humidity over the year
* Data from: Calcutta, India (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Average wind speed

The mean monthly wind speed over the year (in meters per second)
* Data from: Calcutta, India (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Forecast for Kolkata

Thu   Nov 07
32°C | 24°C
N 4 km/h
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Fri   Nov 08
32°C | 24°C
N 7 km/h
almost clear and no rain

almost clear and no rain

hourly forecast
Sat   Nov 09
32°C | 24°C
N 7 km/h
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

hourly forecast
5-Day Forecast 10-Day Forecast

The best time of year to visit Kolkata in India

Other facts from our historical weather data:

  • When is the rainy season in Kolkata?
    Rainy season in Kolkata occurs in the months of June, July, August and September.
  • Does Kolkata have a dry season?
    Yes, the months of January and December are very dry.
  • Which is the wettest month in Kolkata?
    July tops the wettest month list with 354 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Kolkata?
    December is the driest month with 10 mm of precipitation.
  • Which is the sunniest month in Kolkata?
    April is the sunniest month with an average of 241 hours of sunshine.

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