Weather in August in West Bengal
Planning a getaway to West Bengal this August and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in West Bengal in August?
West Bengal is a region in India. August in West Bengal generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Rishop at 26°C to very warm in Shānti Niketan at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 27°C in Shānti Niketan and 20°C in Rishop. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.For specific regional insights in West Bengal, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Burnpur with an average of 262 mm to heavy rainfall in Rishop with 828 mm.Average sunshine
Kolkata enjoys a balanced 118 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For a more detailed look at West Bengal's conditions throughout the year, check out our West Bengal climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in West Bengal?
Kolkata
In August Kolkata generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Darjeeling
In August Darjeeling generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mandarmoni
In August Mandarmoni generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Digha
In August Digha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bolpur
In August Bolpur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is August the best time to visit West Bengal?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit West Bengal due to the typically poor weather in Kolkata.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Kolkata. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August and September tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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