West Bengal Weather in November

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

Planning a journey to West Bengal, India this November 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 November

West Bengal, India is a region in India. West Bengal, India has a wide variety of climate types. During November, you can expect temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is pleasant in Rishop at 21°C (70°F) and very warm in Kolkata at 31°C (88°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Kolkata and 11°C (52°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.

To explore the conditions in West Bengal, India in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In November, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Rudrapur with an average of 2.8 mm (0.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Kalimpong with 87 mm (3.4 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in November. Kolkata typically receives 217 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)

Best Places to Visit in West Bengal in November

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

Temperature range in West Bengal (November)

Precipitation variation in West Bengal (November)

Kolkata

In November Kolkata generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
20°C (68°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
217 hours
205 hours
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
29 mm (1.1 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions

Darjeeling

In November Darjeeling generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
25°C (77°F)
22°C (72°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
11°C (52°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
168 hours
181 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
180 mm (7.1 in)
52 mm (2 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions

Mandarmoni

In November Mandarmoni generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
184 mm (7.2 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions

Digha

In November Digha generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
21°C (70°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
177 mm (7 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions

Bolpur

In November Bolpur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

October
November
December
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
19°C (66°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
a single day
0 days
Weather conditions

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in West Bengal, in India.

Popular cities in November

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kolkata 31°C (88°F) 20°C (68°F) 29 mm (1.1 in)
Darjeeling 22°C (72°F) 11°C (52°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Mandarmoni 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Digha 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Bolpur 31°C (88°F) 19°C (66°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Shānti Niketan 31°C (88°F) 19°C (66°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)

West Bengal weather in November: frequently asked questions

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

November in West Bengal, India brings pleasant weather. In Kolkata, daytime temperatures are typically around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows hover near 20°C (68°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Kolkata peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in November, dropping to about 20°C (68°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Kolkata averages just 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain in November, making it a mostly dry month for West Bengal, India.

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

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Kolkata, November might be a good time to visit West Bengal, India.

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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