Climate of West Bengal, India
Area-weighted average across West Bengal. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
West Bengal, a subdivision of India, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 18.5°C / 65.3°F in January to 30.2°C / 86.4°F in May, with rainfall from 3 mm / 0.1 in to 396 mm / 15.6 in depending on the season (1719 mm / 67.7 in total across the year). See the 4 cities listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18.5°C65.3°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
| February | 21.4°C70.5°F | 18 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| March | 25.8°C78.4°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| April | 29.4°C84.9°F | 49 mm1.9″ | — |
| May | 30.2°C86.4°F | 130 mm5.1″ | Tropical |
| June | 29.6°C85.3°F | 309 mm12.2″ | Tropical |
| July | 28.6°C83.5°F | 396 mm15.6″ | Tropical |
| August | 28.6°C83.5°F | 350 mm13.8″ | Tropical |
| September | 28.3°C82.9°F | 289 mm11.4″ | Tropical |
| October | 26.9°C80.4°F | 119 mm4.7″ | Tropical |
| November | 22.9°C73.2°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm |
| December | 19.4°C66.9°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit West Bengal?
The best months to visit West Bengal, India for sunny, dry weather are January, February, March, November, December. The warmest month is May at an area-wide average of 30.2°C / 86.4°F, and the driest is December with about 3 mm / 0.1 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of West Bengal?
West Bengal, India has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 18.5°C / 65.3°F in January to 30.2°C / 86.4°F in May. Annual rainfall averages about 1719 mm / 67.7 in, with the wettest month being July (396 mm / 15.6 in) and the driest December (3 mm / 0.1 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in West Bengal?
The hottest month in West Bengal is May, with an area-wide average temperature of 30.2°C / 86.4°F.
What is the coldest month in West Bengal?
The coldest month in West Bengal is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 18.5°C / 65.3°F.
When does it rain most in West Bengal?
The wettest month in West Bengal is July, averaging about 396 mm / 15.6 in of rainfall. The driest is December with about 3 mm / 0.1 in.