City in West Bengal, India
Kolkata weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Kolkata
Nov–Feb is dry and mild; Durga Puja (usually October) is spectacular but crowded and pricey. Mar–May is humid; Jun–Sep monsoon floods streets.
Kolkata weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan24°13 mm
- Feb30°20 mm
- Mar35°31 mm
- Apr38°50 mm
- May37°144 mm
- Jun33°231 mm
- Jul31°333 mm
- Aug31°308 mm
- Sep30°259 mm
- Oct30°146 mm
- Nov27°22 mm
- Dec24°9 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C76°F | 10°C50°F | 13 mm | 65% | Pleasant |
| February | 30°C85°F | 14°C58°F | 20 mm | 57% | Pleasant |
| March | 35°C95°F | 20°C68°F | 31 mm | 55% | Hot |
| April | 38°C101°F | 24°C76°F | 50 mm | 60% | Very hot |
| May | 37°C98°F | 26°C79°F | 144 mm | 67% | Very hot |
| June | 33°C92°F | 27°C80°F | 231 mm | 80% | Rainy |
| July | 31°C88°F | 26°C79°F | 333 mm | 87% | Very wet |
| August | 31°C87°F | 26°C78°F | 308 mm | 89% | Very wet |
| September | 30°C86°F | 25°C77°F | 259 mm | 89% | Rainy |
| October | 30°C85°F | 22°C72°F | 146 mm | 84% | Pleasant |
| November | 27°C81°F | 17°C62°F | 22 mm | 78% | Pleasant |
| December | 24°C75°F | 11°C53°F | 9 mm | 74% | Pleasant |
Best months across India
| Place | Best months | Warmest month |
|---|---|---|
| Delhi | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (43°C) |
| Goa | Nov–Feb | Apr (32°C) |
| Mumbai | Nov–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Jaipur | Oct–Mar | May (41°C) |
| Agra | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | May (44°C) |
| Varanasi | Oct–Mar | May (43°C) |
| Rishikesh | Feb–Apr, Sep–Nov | May (40°C) |
| Bangalore | Nov–Mar | Apr (35°C) |
| Udaipur | Oct–Mar | May (40°C) |
| Kochi | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Kolkata | Nov–Feb | Apr (38°C) |
| Hyderabad | Oct–Feb | May (40°C) |
| Manali | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | Jul (25°C) |
| Dharamshala | Mar–May, Sep–Nov | Jun (33°C) |
| Leh | Jun–Sep | Jul (24°C) |
| Chennai | Nov–Feb | May (36°C) |
| Pondicherry | Nov–Feb | May (33°C) |
| Varkala | Nov–Mar | Mar (33°C) |
| Hampi | Oct–Feb | Apr (39°C) |
| Amritsar | Feb–Mar, Oct–Nov | Jun (43°C) |
| Jodhpur | Oct–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Jaisalmer | Nov–Feb | May (42°C) |
| Pushkar | Oct–Feb | May (41°C) |
| Palolem | Nov–Mar | May (30°C) |
| Anjuna | Nov–Mar | Apr (33°C) |
| Darjeeling | Mar–May, Oct–Nov | May (22°C) |
| Munnar | Oct–Feb | Mar (27°C) |
| Alleppey | Nov–Feb | Mar (31°C) |
| Andaman Islands | Nov–Apr | Apr (30°C) |
| Shimla | Mar–Jun, Sep–Oct | May (29°C) |
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Kolkata?
Nov–Feb. Nov–Feb is dry and mild; Durga Puja (usually October) is spectacular but crowded and pricey. Mar–May is humid; Jun–Sep monsoon floods streets.
When is the rainy season in Kolkata?
Rain peaks in July with about 333 mm. Months with 150 mm or more: Jun–Sep.
What is the hottest month in Kolkata?
April, with average highs of 38°C (101°F).
How cold does Kolkata get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 10°C (50°F).
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Sources
- NASA POWER climatology (2001–2020)
- Kolkata Metro Railway
- West Bengal Tourism
- Kolkata Airport (Airports Authority of India)
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.