Kolkata, India Weather
Kolkata hourly forecast: next 24 hours
Today's high of 91°F (33°C) is right in line with the typical July high of 89°F (31°C).
Current conditions in detail
Kolkata weather tomorrow (Saturday, July 18)
Tomorrow in Kolkata looks partly cloudy, with a high of 92° and an overnight low of 82°. There is a 76% chance of rain - plan accordingly. Winds top out near 16 mph, and the UV index reaches 9 (very high).
Kolkata 14-day forecast
About the weather in Kolkata
Located in India, Kolkata experiences a tropical wet-and-dry climate with year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season. Afternoon temperatures peak near 94°F (34°C) in May and dip to about 77°F (25°C) in January, with around 73.3 inches (1863 mm) of precipitation falling across the year.
Kolkata weather: quick facts
- Hottest month: May - highs near 94°F (34°C)
- Coldest month: January - highs near 77°F (25°C)
- Record high: 110°F (44°C) · Record low: 48°F (9°C) (2015–2024)
- Wettest month: July (30 rainy days) · Sunniest: April (10.9 h sun/day)
- Climate type: tropical wet-and-dry - year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a pronounced dry season
Temperatures through the year
The warmest stretch of the year centers on May. Highs average 94°F (34°C) and overnight lows stay near 80°F (27°C). The coolest month is January, with typical highs of 77°F (25°C) and lows around 57°F (14°C). Based on 2015–2024 weather data, temperatures have reached as high as 110°F (44°C) and dropped as low as 48°F (9°C).
Rain, sun and snow
July is usually the wettest month. It brings about 15.8 inches (401 mm) of rain over 30 days, while January is the driest. April brings the most sunshine, averaging 10.9 hours of sun a day.
Season by season
March through May
March through May in Kolkata turns very hot, with daytime highs averaging 94°F (34°C) and nights around 76°F (25°C); expect showers on roughly 29 days across the season. With the humidity factored in, afternoons often feel hotter than the thermometer reads - run the numbers through the humidity and dew point converter to see why.
June through August
June through August in Kolkata is hot, with daytime highs averaging 90°F (32°C) and nights around 80°F (27°C); expect showers on roughly 81 days across the season.
September through November
September through November in Kolkata runs hot, with daytime highs averaging 86°F (30°C) and nights around 73°F (23°C); expect showers on roughly 43 days across the season.
December through February
December through February in Kolkata brings comfortable warmth, with daytime highs averaging 80°F (27°C) and nights around 60°F (15°C); precipitation is infrequent.
Average temperatures in Kolkata by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Precipitation | Sunshine | Humidity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77° | 57° | 2 | 0.7 in | 9.7 h/day | 72% |
| February | 84° | 63° | 2 | 1.0 in | 10.3 h/day | 68% |
| March | 91° | 71° | 6 | 1.5 in | 10.5 h/day | 68% |
| April | 96° | 78° | 9 | 3.1 in | 10.9 h/day | 71% |
| May | 94° | 80° | 14 | 5.7 in | 10.3 h/day | 77% |
| June | 92° | 81° | 22 | 9.2 in | 8.6 h/day | 82% |
| July | 89° | 80° | 30 | 15.8 in | 7.8 h/day | 86% |
| August | 88° | 79° | 29 | 15.2 in | 7.6 h/day | 87% |
| September | 88° | 79° | 26 | 11.6 in | 8.0 h/day | 87% |
| October | 87° | 75° | 14 | 7.1 in | 9.1 h/day | 83% |
| November | 84° | 67° | 2 | 1.3 in | 9.6 h/day | 74% |
| December | 78° | 60° | 2 | 1.2 in | 9.1 h/day | 73% |