Kolkata Weather in December
What's the weather like in Kolkata (Bengal) in December 2024?
The climate in Kolkata during December can be summarized as warm and very dry.
December is in the winter in Kolkata and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 26.5°C 79.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 13.6°C 56.4°F |
| Average temperature | 20°C 68°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 9 mm 0.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 0 days |
| Sea temperature | 24.8°C 76.7°F |
| Humidity | 68% |
| Windspeed | 3.2kph 2 mph |
On average December is the driest 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.
December temperatures in Kolkata
December rainfall
December hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kolkata in December 2024.
Other monthly averages
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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 |
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