Temperatures in April
It's hot in April in Kolkata with an average temperature of 36°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 38°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 27°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Kolkata in April. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of April
The month of April starts in Kolkata with hot temperatures, averaging around 35°C during the day and nights close to 25°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-April
By mid-April, the average daytime temperature rises to around 38°C, with nights close to 27°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of April
By the end of April, the average daytime temperature in Kolkata will be around 37°C, with nights close to 27°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in April
In April, there is an average of 50 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The precipitation chance averages 18% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in April for Kolkata. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Kolkata in April |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
36°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
38°C | 18°C | |
| Low Temp |
33°C | 12°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
50 mm | 29 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 days | 7 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is April a good time to visit Kolkata?
April isn’t a good time to be in Kolkata. The average temperature of 36°C this month is uncomfortably hot for a pleasant stay.
Temperature records for Kolkata in April
With 42°C, Kolkata hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in April 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 14°C to a high of 31°C.
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Daily Temperature in April in Kolkata
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in April in Kolkata, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in April in Kolkata
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in April for Kolkata, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for April, you can expect around 5 days of rain in Kolkata.
Daily UV Index in April in Kolkata
This chart shows the average daily UV index in April in Kolkata, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in April in Kolkata Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in April in Kolkata, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in April in Kolkata Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in April in Kolkata, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in April for Kolkata
Click on a specific day in April for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Kolkata. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Kolkata by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kolkata. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
