Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kolkata Climate
Kolkata is a city in India (28) with a population of about 4,631,392. Its average annual temperature is 26.8°C (80°F), with roughly 1643 mm of rain per year.
26.8°C
Avg Temp
1643
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Kolkata Climate
Kolkata has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F) and receives about 1643 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.8°C
Avg Temp
1643
Precip (mm/yr)
May
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 20° / 68° | 12 mm |
| February | 23° / 73° | 24 mm |
| March | 27° / 81° | 31 mm |
| April | 30° / 86° | 52 mm |
| May | 31° / 87° | 121 mm |
| June | 30° / 86° | 264 mm |
| July | 29° / 85° | 347 mm |
| August | 29° / 84° | 345 mm |
| September | 29° / 84° | 289 mm |
| October | 28° / 83° | 127 mm |
| November | 25° / 76° | 26 mm |
| December | 21° / 69° | 5 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kolkata
The most comfortable months to visit Kolkata are typically December, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is May (around 36°C high). The coldest is January (near 14°C low). July is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kolkata are typically December, January and February, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kolkata, India has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C and about 1643 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is May and the coldest is January.
In May, the hottest month, daily highs in Kolkata average about 36°C (96°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.