Climate of Howrah, West Bengal, India
Point-value climate at Howrah (West Bengal, India). Population approximately 4,841,638.
Located in West Bengal, India, Howrah has a Mediterranean-style climate. Population approximately 4,841,638. Monthly average temperatures range from 19.7°C / 67.5°F in January to 30.8°C / 87.4°F in May, with rainfall varying from 5 mm / 0.2 in (December) to 329 mm / 13 in (August) — about 1582 mm / 62.3 in across the year. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Howrah's coordinates — often quite different from the surrounding region's area-weighted average.
Best sunny months: January, February, March, November, December.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.7°C67.5°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 22.8°C73°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 27.1°C80.8°F | 30 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 30.3°C86.5°F | 50 mm2″ | — |
| May | 30.8°C87.4°F | 118 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
| June | 30.1°C86.2°F | 257 mm10.1″ | Tropical |
| July | 29.1°C84.4°F | 327 mm12.9″ | Tropical |
| August | 29.1°C84.4°F | 329 mm13″ | Tropical |
| September | 29.1°C84.4°F | 285 mm11.2″ | Tropical |
| October | 28°C82.4°F | 121 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.3°C75.7°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 20.4°C68.7°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Howrah?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, November, December. Howrah's warmest month is May at an average of 30.8°C / 87.4°F, and its driest month is December with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of rain.
What is the climate of Howrah?
Howrah, in West Bengal, India, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 19.7°C / 67.5°F in January to 30.8°C / 87.4°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 1582 mm / 62.3 in, with the wettest month being August (329 mm / 13 in) and the driest December (5 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Howrah in May?
The average temperature in Howrah in May is 30.8°C / 87.4°F, with rainfall of about 118 mm / 4.6 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Howrah?
The driest month in Howrah is December, with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 20.4°C / 68.7°F.
When is the wettest month in Howrah?
The wettest month in Howrah is August, with approximately 329 mm / 13 in of average monthly rainfall.