West Bengal Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in West Bengal, India in April.

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Kolkata Darjeeling Mandarmoni Digha

Planning a trip to West Bengal, India this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in West Bengal in April

West Bengal, India is a region in India. West Bengal, India 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 (77°F) to very hot in Burnpur at 38°C (100°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Burnpur and 14°C (57°F) in Rishop. On average, April is the warmest month of the year in West Bengal, India. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Bengal, India, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Rudrapur with an average of 18 mm (0.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Darjeeling with 244 mm (9.6 in).

Average sunshine

April brings good sunshine to many areas. Kolkata sees around 241 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore West Bengal by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in West Bengal — and find the best time to visit. (based on Kolkata)

January27°C (81°F) February30°C (86°F) March35°C (95°F) April37°C (99°F) May36°C (97°F) This monthJune35°C (95°F) July33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October33°C (91°F) November31°C (88°F) December28°C (82°F)
Best Time to Visit West Bengal →

Best Places to Visit in West Bengal in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across West Bengal.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in West Bengal

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in West Bengal, India?

Temperature range in West Bengal (April)

Precipitation variation in West Bengal (April)

Kolkata

In April Kolkata generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C (99°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
37°C (99°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
241 hours
227 hours
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Kolkata →

Darjeeling

In April Darjeeling generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
145 hours
148 hours
152 hours
Monthly rainfall
157 mm (6.2 in)
244 mm (9.6 in)
392 mm (15 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
5 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Darjeeling →

Mandarmoni

In April Mandarmoni generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Mandarmoni →

Digha

In April Digha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
93 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Digha →

Bolpur

In April Bolpur generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
35°C (95°F)
38°C (100°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
23 mm (0.9 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
3 days
6 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
poor
poor
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in West Bengal in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kolkata 37°C (99°F) 26°C (79°F) 79 mm (3.1 in)
Darjeeling 25°C (77°F) 14°C (57°F) 244 mm (9.6 in)
Mandarmoni 33°C (91°F) 27°C (81°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)
Digha 34°C (93°F) 27°C (81°F) 38 mm (1.5 in)
Bolpur 38°C (100°F) 25°C (77°F) 56 mm (2.2 in)
Shānti Niketan 38°C (100°F) 25°C (77°F) 55 mm (2.2 in)

West Bengal weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in West Bengal, India in April?

Expect poor weather across West Bengal, India in April. The popular destination of Kolkata averages 37°C (99°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in West Bengal, India in April?

Average temperatures in West Bengal, India during April range from a nighttime low near 26°C (79°F) to a daytime high around 37°C (99°F) in Kolkata.

Does West Bengal, India get a lot of rain in April?

April is on the drier side in West Bengal, India. Kolkata averages only about 79 mm (3.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is April a Good Time to Visit West Bengal, India?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kolkata, April may not be the ideal time to visit West Bengal, India.

Generally speaking, January and December provide perfect weather in Kolkata. On the other hand, the months of March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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