What’s the climate like in Kolkata?
The current climate of Kolkata features average monthly temperatures ranging from highs of 37°C during the day to lows of 25°C. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 13°C and in the warmer months around 27°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kolkata in recent years was 48°C in May 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 14°C in January 2020.
On average, Kolkata receives 1595 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, London gets 701 mm of precipitation annually.
The hurricane season in Kolkata runs from June to November.
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Best time to visit Kolkata?
The best time to visit Kolkata for sunny weather is January through March and October through December. During this period, you'll have good temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kolkata. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Kolkata
The climate table of Kolkata shows the average temperatures, precipitation, and UV index per month. The table gives an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of precipitation in millimetres, the total snowfall in centimetres, and the UV index for each month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
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| Temp. max (°C) | 25 | 29 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 35 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 26 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 14 | 18 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 15 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 9,4 | 32 | 42 | 50 | 134 | 213 | 374 | 324 | 259 | 111 | 28 | 18 |
| UV Index | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 32°C
- Highest temperature: 37°C in May
- Lowest temperature: 25°C in January
- Precipitation: 1595 mm per year, averaging 133 mm per month
- Driest months: 9,4 mm in January, 18 mm in December and 28 mm in November
- Wettest months: 374 mm in July, 324 mm in August and 259 mm in September
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Average Temperature per Month in Kolkata
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kolkata, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kolkata
This graph shows how much precipitation Kolkata, India, gets on average per month. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of precipitation is measured in millimetres and the average is calculated based on the recorded precipitation per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kolkata
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kolkata, India. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kolkata
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kolkata, India. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kolkata
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kolkata, India, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimetres, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average Weather in Kolkata by Month
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