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Kolkata weather in August (West Bengal, India)

Curious about the climate in Kolkata this August? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, August in Kolkata includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 33°C, cooling off to about 27°C at night. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and there can be hotter days. Dress appropriately and stay hydrated to remain comfortable.

Precipitation

Kolkata in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 312 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 16 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 118 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Kolkata. 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 Kolkata climate page with graphs.

 

Kolkata, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 27°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 33°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 52%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 312 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 16 days  
HumidityHumidity 83% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 118 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Calcutta, India (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in India in August

Find out more about the weather in India and which places have the best travel 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 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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 28°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
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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