Kolkata weather
Best months for weather: Nov–Feb. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
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Peak season Nov–FebOff season May–Sep
Kolkata weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kolkata?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kolkata is Nov–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 24°C (75°F) in December to 38°C (101°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Kolkata?
July is the wettest month, with about 333 mm (13.1 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 9 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Kolkata?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 38°C (101°F) and lows of 24°C (76°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 11°C (53°F).
Does Kolkata have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Kolkata weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months