Best time to visit Kolkata
The best months to visit Kolkata are January, December and February, based on month-by-month temperature and rainfall data. The full year of weather, daylight, holidays, and festival timing is below.
January, December and February score best for Kolkata weather:
- January25° / 13°CJanuary is dry and mild, one of the best months for Maidan walks, North Kolkata, and river ferries.
- February29° / 17°CFebruary warms gently, still good for heritage walks, museums, and outdoor markets.
- December27° / 14°CDecember is dry and pleasant, with Park Street lights and excellent weather for long walks.
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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026
Kolkata weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain (mm) | Rainy days | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryBest weather | 25° | 13° | 12 | 1 | 11h |
| FebruaryBest weather | 29° | 17° | 25 | 2 | 11h |
| March | 34° | 21° | 30 | 2 | 12h |
| April | 36° | 25° | 55 | 4 | 13h |
| May | 36° | 26° | 155 | 7 | 13h |
| June | 35° | 26° | 295 | 13 | 13h |
| July | 33° | 26° | 345 | 17 | 13h |
| August | 33° | 26° | 345 | 17 | 13h |
| September | 33° | 26° | 305 | 13 | 12h |
| October | 32° | 24° | 160 | 7 | 12h |
| November | 30° | 19° | 20 | 1 | 11h |
| DecemberBest weather | 27° | 14° | 9 | 0 | 11h |
Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.
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Kolkata month by month
JanuaryBest weather
Kolkata in January: 25.4°C high, 12.5°C low, 12mm rain over 1 days, 10.8h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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FebruaryBest weather
Kolkata in February: 29.4°C high, 16.5°C low, 25mm rain over 2 days, 11.2h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
Kolkata Book Fair
March
Kolkata in March: 33.8°C high, 21.4°C low, 30mm rain over 2 days, 11.8h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
April
Kolkata in April: 36°C high, 24.6°C low, 55mm rain over 4 days, 12.5h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
May
Kolkata in May: 36°C high, 25.6°C low, 155mm rain over 7 days, 13.1h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
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June
Kolkata in June: 34.6°C high, 26.4°C low, 295mm rain over 13 days, 13.4h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
July
Kolkata in July: 33.2°C high, 26.3°C low, 345mm rain over 17 days, 13.3h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
August
Kolkata in August: 33°C high, 26.3°C low, 345mm rain over 17 days, 12.8h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
September
Kolkata in September: 33.2°C high, 25.9°C low, 305mm rain over 13 days, 12.1h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
October
Kolkata in October: 32.4°C high, 23.8°C low, 160mm rain over 7 days, 11.5h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.
November
Kolkata in November: 30°C high, 19°C low, 20mm rain over 1 days, 10.9h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.
DecemberBest weather
Kolkata in December: 26.5°C high, 13.9°C low, 9mm rain over 0 days, 10.6h daylight. Mild and dry — shoulder-season sweet spot.
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