Climate of Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Point-value climate at Kolkata (West Bengal, India). Population approximately 14,787,000.
Located in West Bengal, India, Kolkata has a tropical climate. Population approximately 14,787,000. Monthly average temperatures range from 20°C / 68°F in January to 30.8°C / 87.4°F in May, with rainfall varying from 5 mm / 0.2 in (December) to 342 mm / 13.5 in (July) — about 1629 mm / 64.1 in across the year. Kolkata is the capital of West Bengal. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Kolkata'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 | 20°C68°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| February | 23.1°C73.6°F | 23 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Warm |
| March | 27.4°C81.3°F | 31 mm1.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| April | 30.4°C86.7°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| May | 30.8°C87.4°F | 120 mm4.7″ | Tropical |
| June | 30.3°C86.5°F | 263 mm10.4″ | Tropical |
| July | 29.3°C84.7°F | 342 mm13.5″ | Tropical |
| August | 29.2°C84.6°F | 342 mm13.5″ | Tropical |
| September | 29.2°C84.6°F | 289 mm11.4″ | Tropical |
| October | 28.3°C82.9°F | 126 mm5″ | Tropical |
| November | 24.7°C76.5°F | 25 mm1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 20.7°C69.3°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kolkata?
The months with the sunniest, driest weather are January, February, March, November, December. Kolkata'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 Kolkata?
Kolkata, in West Bengal, India, has monthly average temperatures ranging from 20°C / 68°F in January to 30.8°C / 87.4°F in May. Annual rainfall is approximately 1629 mm / 64.1 in, with the wettest month being July (342 mm / 13.5 in) and the driest December (5 mm / 0.2 in).
What is the average temperature in Kolkata in May?
The average temperature in Kolkata in May is 30.8°C / 87.4°F, with rainfall of about 120 mm / 4.7 in — the warmest month of the year.
When is the driest month in Kolkata?
The driest month in Kolkata is December, with about 5 mm / 0.2 in of average monthly rainfall. Average temperature that month is 20.7°C / 69.3°F.
When is the wettest month in Kolkata?
The wettest month in Kolkata is July, with approximately 342 mm / 13.5 in of average monthly rainfall.