Travel Planning
🇮🇳 India
Best Time to Visit Kolkata
Month-by-month comfort scores, seasonal highlights, and expert travel timing for Kolkata, India.
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Best Months to Visit
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12-Month Comfort Guide
Best Shoulder Avoid
January Best
19.8°C · 18mm
Score 96
February Best
23.6°C · 24mm
Score 97
March Shoulder
28.2°C · 35mm
Score 88
April Shoulder
30.6°C · 55mm
Score 83
May Shoulder
31.2°C · 137mm
Score 70
June Shoulder
30.8°C · 283mm
Score 27
July Avoid
29.7°C · 384mm
Score -1
August Avoid
29.4°C · 364mm
Score 6
September Avoid
29.4°C · 340mm
Score 13
October Shoulder
28.3°C · 196mm
Score 58
November Shoulder
25.2°C · 29mm
Score 94
December Best
21.2°C · 6mm
Score 98
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Seasonal Overview
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Monthly Detail Pages
Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What is the best month to visit Kolkata? +
By comfort score, December is the best month to visit Kolkata (score: 98). Expect average temperatures of 21.2°C and 6mm of precipitation.
02 When does it rain most in Kolkata? +
July sees the heaviest rainfall in Kolkata (384mm). Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear if you visit then.
03 What is Kolkata like in summer? +
Summer in Kolkata averages 30.0°C with 344mm of rain per month. Expect hot, humid conditions — stay hydrated.
04 What is Kolkata like in winter? +
Winter averages 21.5°C with 16mm per month. Conditions remain mild and comfortable.
05 What should I pack for Kolkata? +
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.
06 What is the peak tourist season in Kolkata? +
Peak season falls in December, February, January. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in November, March, April.
- Sources
- Open-Meteo
- Updated
- 2026-01-01