Best time to visit Calcutta

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When is the best time to visit Calcutta?

The best time to visit Calcutta is January and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Calcutta26
    Jan
  • 29°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Calcutta29
    Feb
  • 34°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Calcutta34
    Mar
  • 35°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Calcutta35
    Apr
  • 35°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Calcutta35
    May
  • 34°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Calcutta34
    Jun
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Calcutta32
    Jul
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Calcutta32
    Aug
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Calcutta32
    Sep
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Calcutta32
    Oct
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Calcutta30
    Nov
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Calcutta26
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Calcutta?

The hottest time of year in Calcutta is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 35°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Calcutta?

In terms of rainfall, July is usually the wettest month in Calcutta with 325mm on average. There are normally 15 days in July with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Calcutta?

The sunniest time of year in Calcutta is normally February with bright sunshine on average for 64% of daylight hours; that's 7 hours of sunshine per day.

Best time to visit

The weather guide for India (Calcutta) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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