Temperatures in October
It's hot in October in Kolkata with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°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 October. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of October
The month of October starts in Kolkata with hot temperatures, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights close to 27°C. Plenty of days with a chance of precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-October
By mid-October, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 34°C, with nights close to 25°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of October
By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Kolkata will be around 32°C, with nights close to 23°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in October
In October, there is an average of 111 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 27% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in October 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 October |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
33°C | 15°C | |
 High Temp |
34°C | 17°C | |
| Low Temp |
30°C | 13°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
111 mm | 115 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 14 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 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 October a good time to visit Kolkata?
After some sun? Then October isn’t the best time to be in Kolkata. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The hurricane season in Kolkata runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Kolkata in October
With 38°C, Kolkata hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in October 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2019. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 12°C to a high of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in October in Kolkata
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in October 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 October in Kolkata
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in October 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 October, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Kolkata.
Daily UV Index in October in Kolkata
This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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 October in Kolkata Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in October in Kolkata, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in October in Kolkata Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in October 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 October for Kolkata
Click on a specific day in October 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.
