Temperature in West Bengal in January

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in West Bengal, India this January.

West Bengal, India, a region in India, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in January ranging from 16°C (61°F) in Rishop to 27°C (81°F) in Chengel. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 14°C (57°F) in Chengel and 6°C (43°F) in Rishop. On average, it is one of the coldest months of the year.

What is the temperature of the different cities in West Bengal, India in January?

Explore the map below to discover average January temperatures at the top destinations in West Bengal. For a deeper dive, simply click on any destination dot.

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Best Places to Visit in West Bengal in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

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West Bengal temperatures in January: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in West Bengal, India in January?

Expect daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Kolkata. That makes January a high month for West Bengal, India.

How cold does it get at night in West Bengal, India in January?

Nighttime temperatures in Kolkata typically drop to around 14°C (57°F) in January.

What is the warmest city in January in West Bengal, India?

From a thorough analysis of our records, Chengel clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 27°C (81°F), and evenings that remain near 14°C (57°F).

What is the coldest city in January in West Bengal, India?

The coldest city in January in West Bengal, India is Rishop when we check our database. The maximum daytime temperatures are around 16°C (61°F) and minimum nighttime temperatures fall around 6°C (43°F).

How much sun does West Bengal, India get in January?

Across West Bengal, India, sunshine in January ranges from moderately sunny in Darjeeling (166 hours) to sunny in Calcutta (213 hours).

What is the water temperature in January?

The water temperature averages approximately 24°C (75°F) in Calcutta this month, good for swimming and cooling off.

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