West Bengal Weather in December

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

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Kolkata Darjeeling Mandarmoni Digha

Planning a journey to West Bengal, India this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in West Bengal in December

West Bengal, India is a region in India. The weather in West Bengal in December can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from pleasant to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from pleasant in Rishop at 18°C (64°F) to warm in Chengel at 28°C (82°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Chengel and 8°C (46°F) in Rishop.

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

Precipitation

In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Lataguri with an average of 8.7 mm (0.3 in) to moderate rainfall in Kalimpong with 86 mm (3.4 in). In Kolkata, this particular month consistently records the lowest levels of rainfall, making it the driest period throughout the entire year.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in December. Kolkata typically receives 205 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

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) June35°C (95°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October33°C (91°F) November31°C (88°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in West Bengal in December

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 December for some of the most popular destinations in West Bengal, India?

Temperature range in West Bengal (December)

Precipitation variation in West Bengal (December)

Kolkata

In December Kolkata generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
217 hours
205 hours
213 hours
Monthly rainfall
29 mm (1.1 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kolkata →

Darjeeling

In December Darjeeling generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
181 hours
189 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
52 mm (2 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Darjeeling →

Mandarmoni

In December Mandarmoni generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
46 mm (1.8 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mandarmoni →

Digha

In December Digha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
42 mm (1.7 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Digha →

Bolpur

In December Bolpur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« November
December
January »
November
December
January
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
12 mm (0.5 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bolpur →

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Popular cities in December

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kolkata 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Darjeeling 19°C (66°F) 7°C (45°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Mandarmoni 27°C (81°F) 18°C (64°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Digha 27°C (81°F) 17°C (63°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Bolpur 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Shānti Niketan 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)

West Bengal weather in December: frequently asked questions

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

In December, West Bengal, India generally has perfect weather conditions. Kolkata sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 15°C (59°F).

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

Kolkata averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in December, with overnight lows close to 15°C (59°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in West Bengal, India during December, with Kolkata averaging close to 10 mm (0.4 in).

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

We consider December to be one of the best times to travel to West Bengal, India. Typically, the climate in Kolkata is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and December offering mostly 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.

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