Kolkata weather in February (West Bengal, India)

Wondering what the weather is like in Kolkata during February? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

For February, the weather in Kolkata is generally perfect, featuring very high temperatures and low rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 30°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 17°C. Although these are the average temperatures, expect warmer days occasionally. Wear cool clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Kolkata in February usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 26 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 2 days.

Average sunshine

Enjoy a sunny month with about 210 hours of sunshine, providing a cheerful and lively 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 Kolkata climate page with graphs.

 

Kolkata, monthly averages in February

Min Temperature 17°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Water Temperature 26°C *  

Chance of Rain 6%  

Precipitation 26 mm  

Rainy days 2 days  

Humidity 54% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 210 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Calcutta, India (12 KM, 7 Miles).

Where to go in India in February

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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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