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The weather in December in Kolkata

It's warm in December in Kolkata with an average temperature of 26°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 23°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 13°C and 18°C.

Looking for great weather? December is a good time to be in Kolkata. The temperatures are nice, and there’s little chance of rain this month.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in December for Kolkata, India. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 32°C in 2015, Kolkata reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 15°C in 2020. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 0°C to a highest value of 23°C.

Rainfall amount

In December, there is an average of 18 mm of precipitation, spread over 3 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.

Daily weather in December for Kolkata

Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Kolkata. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

December weather comparison

  Kolkata New York
Average temperature 26°C 9°C
Max. temperature 29°C 12°C
Min. temperature 13°C -5°C
Total precipitation 18 mm 133 mm
Rainy days 3 days 17 days

Start of December

The month of December starts in Kolkata with hot temps, averaging around 28°C during the day and nights around 18°C.

Mid December

By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 25°C, with nights around 15°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.

End of December

By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Kolkata is around 25°C, while nighttime temps are about 14°C. No precipitation expected at the end of the month; it’ll be mostly sunny.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 7 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.

The hurricane season in Kolkata runs from June to November.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in December in Kolkata

Temperature in December in Kolkata over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in December 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.

Daily Precipitation in December in Kolkata

Total precipitation in December in Kolkata over the years

Daily UV index in December in Kolkata

This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Kolkata, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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Average weather in Kolkata by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kolkata. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.