The climate of Kolkata

The current climate in Kolkata features temperatures ranging from a high of 37°C to a low of 25°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 32°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 13°C and in the warmer months around 27°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for Kolkata, India.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in Kolkata in recent years was 48°C in May 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 14°C in January 2020.

Rainfall amount

On average, Kolkata receives 1595 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

The hurricane season in Kolkata runs from June to November.

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Best time to visit Kolkata?

The best time to visit Kolkata for sunny weather is January through March and October through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kolkata. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

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Climate Table of Kolkata

The climate table of Kolkata shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 25 29 33 36 37 35 33 33 34 33 30 26
Temp. min (°C) 14 18 23 26 27 28 28 28 27 25 20 15
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Precipitation (mm) 9,4 32 42 50 134 213 374 324 259 111 28 18
UV Index 7 8 9 9 9 7 6 7 7 7 7 6

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Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in Kolkata, India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in Kolkata

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Yearly Temperature in Kolkata

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in Kolkata, India. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in Kolkata

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Total Yearly Precipitation in Kolkata

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in Kolkata, India. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in Kolkata

Weather experiences in Kolkata

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Average weather in Kolkata by month

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