West Bengal Weather in January

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

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Kolkata Darjeeling Mandarmoni Digha

Planning a getaway to West Bengal, India this January 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 January

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

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from mild in Rishop at 16°C (61°F) to warm in Chengel at 27°C (81°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Chengel and 6°C (43°F) in Rishop. During this period, Kolkata experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Gosāba with an average of 13 mm (0.5 in) to high rainfall in Kalimpong with 126 mm (5 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Kolkata enjoys approximately 213 hours of sunlight, 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 January

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

Temperature range in West Bengal (January)

Precipitation variation in West Bengal (January)

Kolkata

In January Kolkata 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.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
14°C (57°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly sun hours
205 hours
213 hours
210 hours
Monthly rainfall
10 mm (0.4 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kolkata →

Darjeeling

In January Darjeeling generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
17°C (63°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
6°C (43°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
189 hours
166 hours
139 hours
Monthly rainfall
33 mm (1.3 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Darjeeling →

Mandarmoni

In January Mandarmoni generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
17°C (63°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Mandarmoni →

Digha

In January Digha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Digha →

Bolpur

In January Bolpur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
11 mm (0.4 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Bolpur →

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In our records: India January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in India in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in India dropped to -39°C (-38°F) in Leh on January 25, 2008.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in India was -27°C (-17°F) in Leh on January 1, 2018.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kolkata 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Darjeeling 17°C (63°F) 6°C (43°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Mandarmoni 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Digha 26°C (79°F) 17°C (63°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Bolpur 26°C (79°F) 12°C (54°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)
Shānti Niketan 26°C (79°F) 12°C (54°F) 14 mm (0.6 in)

West Bengal weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

West Bengal, India typically experiences perfect weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kolkata average around 27°C (81°F), and temperatures drop to about 14°C (57°F) at night.

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

Kolkata averages a daytime maximum of 27°C (81°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 14°C (57°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in West Bengal, India during January, with Kolkata averaging close to 13 mm (0.5 in).

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

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit West Bengal, India with overall perfect weather in Kolkata. 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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