Kolkata weather
At 4:15 AM local time it was clear and 25°C (77°F). Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Nov–Feb. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kolkata, West Bengal, India.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 4%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–FebOff season May–Sep
About Kolkata weather
Is it raining in Kolkata right now?
No. It’s clear and 25° right now. Light rain for 6 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.9 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Kolkata this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–31° and lows of 20–26°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday). The driest day looks like Thursday.
Has it been raining in Kolkata lately?
In the past 7 days, Kolkata had 5 rainy days and 39.2 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kolkata?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Kolkata weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kolkata?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kolkata is Nov–Feb, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 24°C (75°F) in December to 38°C (101°F) in April.
What is the rainiest month in Kolkata?
July is the wettest month, with about 333 mm (13.1 in) of rain on average. December is the driest, with about 9 mm (0.4 in).
What is the hottest month in Kolkata?
April is the warmest, with average highs of 38°C (101°F) and lows of 24°C (76°F). December is the coolest, with highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 11°C (53°F).
Does Kolkata have a rainy season?
Yes. Jun–Sep is the rainy season (150 mm or more a month), while Nov–Apr is usually dry (under 60 mm).
Kolkata weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months