Kolkata weather in October (West Bengal, India)

What's the typical weather in Kolkata for October? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

In October, Kolkata typically experiences very high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 33°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 24°C. These temperatures are typical, but it's wise to prepare for hotter days. Dress in light, airy clothing and protect yourself from the sun.

Precipitation

Kolkata in October usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 136 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 5 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 201 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures 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 Kolkata climate page with graphs.

 

Kolkata, monthly averages in October

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 33°C  

Water Temperature 28°C *  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 136 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 73% *  

Windspeed *  

Sunshine 201 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

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

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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. 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

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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