Normal weather for Kolkata in December
It's warm in December in Kolkata with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 18°C.
In December, there is an average of 18 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Want nice weather? Then December is a great time to be in Kolkata. You’ll have pleasant temperatures and little chance of rain this month.
Kolkata in December |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
26°C | 9°C | |
 High Temp |
29°C | 11°C | |
| Low Temp |
23°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
18 mm | 67 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
3 days | 10 days | |
The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
The hurricane season in Kolkata runs from June to November.
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Start of December
The month of December starts in Kolkata with hot temperatures, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights close to 18°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry.
Mid-December
By mid-December, the average daytime temperature drops to around 25°C, with nights close to 15°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry with sunshine.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Kolkata will be around 25°C, with nights close to 14°C. No precipitation expected, with plenty of sunshine on the horizon.
Temperature records
With 32°C, Kolkata hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in December 2015. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 0°C to a high of 23°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Kolkata
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in December 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 December in Kolkata
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December 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 December, you can expect around 3 days of rain in Kolkata.
Daily UV Index in December in Kolkata
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December 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 December in Kolkata Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Kolkata, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in December in Kolkata Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December 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 December for Kolkata
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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.
