Climate and Weather of West Bengal, India

In India you have several regions, one of which is called West Bengal. The most popular city in this region is Kolkata, whose climate data we'll examine to provide you with an overview of what weather to expect in West Bengal. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

In West Bengal, during January you can expect comfortable weather, with an average temperature of 27°C.

West Bengal reaches its peak temperature in April, hitting 37°C, while January brings cooler conditions with daytime highs of 26°C.

The peak heat season generally takes place in April, May and June.

Precipitation in West Bengal varies considerably throughout the year. The wettest conditions occur in July with 354 mm of rain, while December stays relatively dry with 10 mm. The region experiences its rainy season during June, July, August and September, when monthly rainfall can range from 260 mm to 354 mm. The driest conditions can be found during January and December, with rainfall staying below 13 mm.

April is the sunniest period, with ideal conditions for exploring the region and all it has to offer.

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West Bengal has a tropical wet-dry climate in the southern part and a humid subtropical climate in the north. The state has a wide varition of precepation with an annual of 1625 mm per year, of which an average of 330 mm falls in August and less than 25 mm in December.

West Bengal has 3 distinct seasons. The hot and dry season (March to early June), with dry days and frequent thunderstorms. The hot and wet season (mid-June to September), when wet monsoon winds blow from the southwest. And last the cold (cool) season (October to February), when days are dry and clear.

Interested in the detailed Weather and Climate of West Bengal, India?

Please select a city below the map you wish to travel to, or the one closest to your destination. Each selected city will show you the following graphs:
1. Average minimum and maximum temperature over the year
2. Average monthly precipitation over the year (rainfall, snow)
3. Average monthly hours of sunshine over the year
On certain pages we also offer other historical climate data like humidity wind speed and water temperature.