Weather in July in West Bengal
Thinking about venturing to West Bengal this July and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in West Bengal in July?
West Bengal is a region in India. July 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.
Precipitation
In July, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Burnpur with an average of 295 mm to heavy rainfall in Rishop with 1055 mm. Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout the year in Kolkata.Average sunshine
The city Kolkata usually sees around 106 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a closer look at July's conditions in West Bengal, see the map below. For a more detailed look at West Bengal's yearly weather, check out our West Bengal climate page.
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What is the weather like in July for the 5 most popular destinations in West Bengal?
Kolkata
In July 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 July Darjeeling generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°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 July Mandarmoni generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Digha
In July Digha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bolpur
In July 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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in West Bengal, in India.
Is July the best time to visit West Bengal?
In our opinion, July 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. The weather in April, May, June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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