Weather in October in West Bengal
Are you planning a trip a to West Bengal in October and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in West Bengal in October?
West Bengal is a region in India. October in West Bengal generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Rishop at 24°C to very warm in Bolpur at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Bolpur and 15°C in Rishop. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In October, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Rudrapur with an average of 30 mm to heavy rainfall in Mandarmoni with 184 mm.Average sunshine
The city Kolkata usually sees around 201 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of West Bengal in October, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our West Bengal climate page.
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What is the weather like in October for the 5 most popular destinations in West Bengal?
Kolkata
In October Kolkata generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Darjeeling
In October Darjeeling generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Mandarmoni
In October Mandarmoni generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Digha
In October Digha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Bolpur
In October Bolpur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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 October the best time to visit West Bengal?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Kolkata, October might be a good time to visit West Bengal.
On average, the best time to visit West Bengal is in January, February, November and December with generally perfect weather in Kolkata. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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