Best Time to Visit Kolkata
Based on a year of measured daily weather, Kolkata is most comfortable in January, February, November and December.
Overview
Based on a year of measured daily weather, Kolkata is most comfortable in January, February, November and December.
Monthly Breakdown
January
Temperature: 15–26°C
Weather: 0 mm of rain in the month
Crowds: Higher in the comfortable months
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A comfortable time for sightseeing.
February
Temperature: 18–30°C
Weather: 11 mm of rain in the month
Crowds: Higher in the comfortable months
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A comfortable time for sightseeing.
March
Temperature: 23–32°C
Weather: 127 mm of rain in the month
Crowds: Usually lighter
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April
Temperature: 26–35°C
Weather: 107 mm of rain in the month
Crowds: Usually lighter
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May
Temperature: 26–34°C
Weather: 153 mm of rain in the month
Crowds: Usually lighter
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June
Temperature: 27–34°C
Weather: 269 mm of rain in the month
Crowds: Usually lighter
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July
Temperature: 26–31°C
Weather: 503 mm of rain in the month
Crowds: Usually lighter
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August
Temperature: 27–32°C
Weather: 437 mm of rain in the month
Crowds: Usually lighter
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September
Temperature: 26–32°C
Weather: 308 mm of rain in the month
Crowds: Usually lighter
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October
Temperature: 25–32°C
Weather: 120 mm of rain in the month
Crowds: Usually lighter
Rating: ⭐⭐
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November
Temperature: 20–29°C
Weather: 18 mm of rain in the month
Crowds: Higher in the comfortable months
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A comfortable time for sightseeing.
December
Temperature: 16–26°C
Weather: 0 mm of rain in the month
Crowds: Higher in the comfortable months
Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A comfortable time for sightseeing.
Seasonal Guide
Summer
Summer in Kolkata (Apr, May, Jun) averages 26–34°C with about 176 mm of rain per month.
Temperature
26–34°C
Weather
176 mm/month
Monsoon
Monsoon in Kolkata (Jul, Aug, Sep) averages 26–32°C with about 416 mm of rain per month.
Temperature
26–32°C
Weather
416 mm/month
Post-monsoon
Post-monsoon in Kolkata (Oct, Nov) averages 23–31°C with about 69 mm of rain per month.
Temperature
23–31°C
Weather
69 mm/month
Winter
Winter in Kolkata (Dec, Jan, Feb) averages 16–27°C with about 4 mm of rain per month.
Temperature
16–27°C
Weather
4 mm/month
Frequently Asked Questions
January, with average lows near 15°C.
April, with average highs near 35°C.
Most rain falls in March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October; the yearly total is about 2053 mm.
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