Kolkata Weather in September

What's the weather like in Kolkata (Bengal) in September 2024?

The climate in Kolkata during September can be summarized as very hot, humid and very wet.

September is in the fall / autumn in Kolkata and is typically the 5th 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.

Kolkata weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 32.1°C 89.8°F
Nightly temperature 25.7°C 78.3°F
Average temperature 28.9°C 84°F
Daily sunshine 4.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 271 mm 10.7 ins
Rainy days 12 days
Sea temperature 29.1°C 84.3°F
Humidity 81%
Windspeed 5.4kph 3 mph

On average September is the 3rd 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.

September temperatures in Kolkata

Kolkata average temperature in September

September rainfall

Kolkata average rain in September

September hourly sunshine

Kolkata average rain in September

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 September 2024.

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Kolkata weather stats

Kolkata weather statistics
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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