The weather in October in Kolkata

It's hot in October in Kolkata with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 30°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 22°C and 27°C.

Looking for sun? October isn’t a good month to be in Kolkata. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in October 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 38°C in 2020, Kolkata reached the highest temperature in October over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 24°C in 2019. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 12°C to a highest value of 29°C.

Rainfall amount

In October, there is an average of 111 mm of precipitation, spread over 14 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.

Daily weather in October for Kolkata

Click on any day in October 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.

October weather comparison

  Kolkata New York
Average temperature 33°C 21°C
Max. temperature 34°C 26°C
Min. temperature 22°C -5°C
Total precipitation 111 mm 119 mm
Rainy days 14 days 13 days

Start of October

The month of October starts in Kolkata with hot temps, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights around 27°C.

Mid October

By mid-October, daytime temps stay steady at around 34°C, with nights around 25°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.

End of October

By the end of October, the average daytime temperature in Kolkata is around 32°C, while nighttime temps are about 23°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.

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UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

The hurricane season in Kolkata runs from June to November.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in October in Kolkata

Temperature in October in Kolkata over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in October 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 October in Kolkata

Total precipitation in October in Kolkata over the years

Daily UV index in October in Kolkata

This chart shows the average daily UV index in October 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.