When is the best time to go to Kolkata
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kolkata, India. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Kolkata
Kolkata weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kolkata are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 12mm | 7.2hrs | 11.7hrs |
The weather in January in Kolkata is characteristically warm and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kolkata, with some very good weather at this time of year.
January is in the winter in Kolkata and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Kolkata with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26°C | 23mm | 7.7hrs | 12.2hrs |
February in Kolkata is generally dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kolkata, with some very good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Kolkata and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kolkata with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 32mm | 7.8hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Kolkata is characteristically hot and reasonably dry.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Kolkata.
March is in the spring in Kolkata and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kolkata with around 32mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 59mm | 8.2hrs | 13.4hrs |
Kolkata's weather in April is typically very hot and reasonably dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Kolkata.
April is in the spring in Kolkata and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kolkata with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.2 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 109mm | 7.4hrs | 14hrs |
May is a damp, humid month in Kolkata and the temperature is generally very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kolkata for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
May is in the spring in Kolkata and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a stifling 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kolkata with around 109mm 4.3 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 268mm | 4.2hrs | 11.7hrs |
The climate in Kolkata during June can be summarized as very hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kolkata for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Kolkata and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kolkata with around 268mm 10.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.2 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 325mm | 3.1hrs | 12.2hrs |
July in Kolkata is generally very wet with the temperature being very hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kolkata for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Kolkata and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 26°C (79°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kolkata with around 325mm 12.8 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.1 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 324mm | 3.4hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Kolkata is characteristically very hot, humid and very wet.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kolkata for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Kolkata and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kolkata with around 324mm 12.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 16 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 3.4 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 271mm | 4.1hrs | 13.4hrs |
Kolkata's weather in September is typically very hot, humid and very wet in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kolkata for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Kolkata and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kolkata with around 271mm 10.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 4.1 hours of sunshine per day.
Kolkata weather in September »
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29°C | 129mm | 6.4hrs | 14hrs |
October is a wet, humid month in Kolkata and the temperature is generally hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kolkata for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kolkata and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kolkata with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27°C | 19mm | 7hrs | 11.7hrs |
The climate in Kolkata during November can be summarized as hot and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kolkata, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Kolkata and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kolkata with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 1 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 9mm | 7.3hrs | 12.2hrs |
December in Kolkata is generally very dry with the temperature being warm.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kolkata, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
December is in the winter in Kolkata and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kolkata with around 9mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Kolkata weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 35.2°C 95.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | December | 9mm 0.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | February | 7.7hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 25.8°C 78.4°F |
| Wettest month: | July | 325mm 12.8ins |
| Warmest sea: | June | 29.6°C 85.3°F |
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