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Current Weather and Forecast in Kolkata, India

India 🇮🇳 · Local time 08:49
86°
Smoky haze Feels like 90° · High 95° / Low 78°
Wind
4 mph
Humidity
56%
UV index
2 Low
Updated just now

Kolkata hourly forecast: next 24 hours

Today's high of 95°F (35°C) is about 8°F (4°C) above the typical October high of 87°F (31°C).

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5:19 PM
Sunset
6 PM
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5:30 AM
Sunrise
6 AM
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Current conditions in detail

Feels like
90°
Heat index / wind chill adjusted
Wind
4 mph
NW · gusts 4 mph
Humidity
56%
Dew point 69°
Pressure
29.94 in
What pressure readings mean
Visibility
5 mi
Precipitation
0.0 in
6% chance today

Kolkata weather tomorrow (Wednesday, October 7)

Tomorrow in Kolkata looks smoky haze, with a high of 93° and an overnight low of 80°. Rain is unlikely (9% chance). Winds top out near 7 mph, and the UV index reaches 6 (high).

High / Low
93° / 80°
Precipitation
9%
Sunrise / sunset
05:30 AM / 05:18 PM

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Kolkata 14-day forecast

Today
Smoky haze
High 95° Low 78°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Wed, Oct 7 Wednesday
Smoky haze
High 93° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 9%
Thu, Oct 8 Thursday
Smoky haze
High 90° Low 78°
Chance of precipitation: 46%
Fri, Oct 9 Friday
Sunny
High 92° Low 77°
Chance of precipitation: 63%
Sat, Oct 10 Saturday
Sunny
High 92° Low 77°
Chance of precipitation: 36%
Sun, Oct 11 Sunday
Cloudy
High 92° Low 80°
Chance of precipitation: 8%
Mon, Oct 12 Monday
Sunny
High 94° Low 79°
Chance of precipitation: 3%
Tue, Oct 13 Tuesday
Overcast
High 93° Low 78°
Chance of precipitation: 11%
Wed, Oct 14 Wednesday
Sunny
High 94° Low 78°
Chance of precipitation: 6%
Thu, Oct 15 Thursday
Overcast
High 87° Low 75°
Chance of precipitation: 64%
Fri, Oct 16 Friday
Patchy rain nearby
High 82° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 89%
Sat, Oct 17 Saturday
Patchy rain nearby
High 80° Low 72°
Chance of precipitation: 90%
Sun, Oct 18 Sunday
Moderate or heavy rain shower
High 84° Low 73°
Chance of precipitation: 91%
Mon, Oct 19 Monday
Moderate or heavy rain shower
High 82° Low 74°
Chance of precipitation: 91%

About the weather in Kolkata

Kolkata has a tropical wet-and-dry climate. May is the warmest month, with average highs of 94°, and January the coldest, when nights fall to around 57°. July brings the most rain, on about 30 days, while April is the sunniest, with 10.9 hours of sunshine a day. Over a whole year it rains on roughly 158 days.

Kolkata climate guide: monthly averages, 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.