West Bengal Weather in February

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

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Kolkata Darjeeling Mandarmoni Digha

Planning a getaway to West Bengal, India this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in West Bengal in February

West Bengal, India is a region in India. In February, West Bengal experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Rishop at 18°C (64°F) and very warm in Chengel at 30°C (86°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 18°C (64°F) in Chengel and 8°C (46°F) in Rishop. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

For specific regional insights in West Bengal, India, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Lataguri with an average of 19 mm (0.7 in) to high rainfall in Kalimpong with 144 mm (5.7 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Kolkata sees close to 210 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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 February

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

Temperature range in West Bengal (February)

Precipitation variation in West Bengal (February)

Kolkata

In February Kolkata generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
213 hours
210 hours
226 hours
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
26 mm (1 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Kolkata →

Darjeeling

In February Darjeeling generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
166 hours
139 hours
145 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Darjeeling →

Mandarmoni

In February Mandarmoni generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mandarmoni →

Digha

In February Digha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Digha →

Bolpur

In February Bolpur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in West Bengal, in India.

Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kolkata 30°C (86°F) 17°C (63°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Darjeeling 19°C (66°F) 8°C (46°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Mandarmoni 28°C (82°F) 21°C (70°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Digha 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Bolpur 30°C (86°F) 16°C (61°F) 24 mm (0.9 in)
Shānti Niketan 30°C (86°F) 16°C (61°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)

West Bengal weather in February: frequently asked questions

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

West Bengal, India typically experiences pleasant weather in February, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kolkata average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 17°C (63°F) at night.

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

In Kolkata, the average daytime high in February is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 17°C (63°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in West Bengal, India during February, with Kolkata averaging close to 26 mm (1 in).

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

In our opinion, February is a good time to visit West Bengal, India with overall perfect weather in Kolkata. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and December offering mostly perfect weather in Kolkata. In contrast, March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in West Bengal.

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