Weather in April in West Bengal
Thinking about venturing to West Bengal this April and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in West Bengal in April?
West Bengal is a region in India. West Bengal offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In April, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very hot, and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Rishop at 25°C to very hot in Burnpur at 38°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Burnpur and 14°C in Rishop. On average, April is the warmest month of the year in West Bengal. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Rudrapur with an average of 18 mm to heavy rainfall in Darjeeling with 244 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 241 hours of sunshine in Kolkata. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at April's conditions in West Bengal, see the map below. For a more detailed look at West Bengal's yearly weather, check out our West Bengal climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in West Bengal?
Kolkata
In April Kolkata generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Darjeeling
In April Darjeeling generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Mandarmoni
In April Mandarmoni generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Digha
In April Digha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Bolpur
In April Bolpur generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in West Bengal, in India.
Is April the best time to visit West Bengal?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kolkata, April may not be the ideal time to visit West Bengal.
Generally speaking, January, February, November and December provide perfect weather in Kolkata. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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