Kolkata, India Weather: Current Temperature & Forecast
Right now in Kolkata, it is 84° with partly cloudy. Today's forecast reaches 85°, with a low of 70°.
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· Local time 11:52
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Kolkata hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 85°F (30°C) is right in line with the typical November high of 84°F (29°C).
4:52 PM
Sunset
5:49 AM
Sunrise
Now forecast details
84° Partly Cloudy
- Feels like
- 85°
- Precipitation
- 5% chance, 0 in
- Humidity
- 48%
- Wind
- WNW 4 mphGusts 8 mph
- Pressure
- 29.92 inHg
- Visibility
- 4 mi
Current conditions in detail
Wind
4 mph
WNW · gusts 8 mph
Visibility
4 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
5% chance today
Kolkata weather tomorrow (Monday, November 16)
Tomorrow in Kolkata looks smoky haze, with a high of 86° and an overnight low of 69°. Rain is unlikely (6% chance). Winds top out near 5 mph, and the UV index reaches 6 (moderate).
High / Low
86° / 69°
Precipitation
6%
Sunrise / sunset
05:49 AM / 04:52 PM
Kolkata 14-day forecast
Today
Smoky haze
High 85°
Low 70°
Chance of precipitation:
5%
Mon, Nov 16
Monday
Smoky haze
High 86°
Low 69°
Chance of precipitation:
6%
Tue, Nov 17
Tuesday
Smoky haze
High 86°
Low 70°
Chance of precipitation:
6%
Wed, Nov 18
Wednesday
Smoky haze
High 83°
Low 67°
Chance of precipitation:
9%
Thu, Nov 19
Thursday
Light rain
High 72°
Low 68°
Chance of precipitation:
86%
Fri, Nov 20
Friday
Light rain
High 78°
Low 69°
Chance of precipitation:
91%
Sat, Nov 21
Saturday
Light rain shower
High 77°
Low 72°
Chance of precipitation:
92%
Sun, Nov 22
Sunday
Patchy rain nearby
High 82°
Low 71°
Chance of precipitation:
84%
Mon, Nov 23
Monday
Patchy rain nearby
High 81°
Low 72°
Chance of precipitation:
63%
Tue, Nov 24
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
High 82°
Low 70°
Chance of precipitation:
10%
Wed, Nov 25
Wednesday
Sunny
High 80°
Low 67°
Chance of precipitation:
7%
Thu, Nov 26
Thursday
Sunny
High 80°
Low 64°
Chance of precipitation:
6%
Fri, Nov 27
Friday
Sunny
High 81°
Low 66°
Chance of precipitation:
7%
Sat, Nov 28
Saturday
Sunny
High 82°
Low 68°
Chance of precipitation:
7%
Kolkata stays warm through the year
Even January, the coolest month, has average highs near 77°F (25°C). May is hottest, so the main seasonal change is intensity rather than a move from warm to cold.
Plan around moisture and heat
- Rain and sunshineAbout 1863 mm (73.3 inches) falls across 158 wet days, with 9.3 hours of sunshine on an average day.
- Typical day and nightKolkata averages 87°F (31°C) by day and 72°F (22°C) at night across the year.
- Seasonal changeMay highs reach 94°F (34°C), while January lows fall to 57°F (14°C).
Explore Kolkata month by month, including seasons and the best time to visit
Common questions
Which month is warmest in Kolkata?
May, averaging 94°F (34°C) by day and 80°F (27°C) overnight. The hottest single day in our 2015-2024 record for this location reached 110°F (44°C).
What should I pack for Kolkata?
It depends on the month: May runs to 94°F (34°C) while January holds at 77°F (25°C). The full month-by-month breakdown is in the packing notes above.
When is Kolkata at its coldest?
January, with highs of 77°F (25°C) and lows near 57°F (14°C). The coldest day in the 2015-2024 record fell to 48°F (9°C).
Is there snow in Kolkata?
Effectively no. The 2015-2024 record for Kolkata shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the best month to go to Kolkata?
The best time to visit Kolkata is generally November to February, when the rains have stopped and the heat has not yet peaked. Daytime temperatures in that window sit near 81°F (27°C), with rain on about 2 days a month. For the same question asked the other way round, see where else is warm in November.
What is the rainiest month in Kolkata?
July, at 15.8 inches (401 mm) over about 30 days. January is the driest month, at 19 mm (0.7 in).
How warm is Kolkata on average?
79°F (26°C) across all twelve months - about 87°F (31°C) by day and 72°F (22°C) after dark.