Travel Planning
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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

Rank Month Avg Temp Precip Comfort
#1 December 21.2°C 6mm 98
#2 February 23.6°C 24mm 97
#3 January 19.8°C 18mm 96
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12-Month Comfort Guide

Jan 96 Feb 97 Mar 88 Apr 83 May 70 Jun 27 Jul -1 Aug 6 Sep 13 Oct 58 Nov 94 Dec 98
Best Shoulder Avoid
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Seasonal Overview

Spring
30.0°C · 76mm/mo

Spring is hot and relatively dry.

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Summer
30.0°C · 344mm/mo

Summer is hot and very wet.

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Autumn
27.6°C · 189mm/mo

Autumn is warm and very wet.

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Winter
21.5°C · 16mm/mo

Winter is warm and relatively dry.

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Monthly Detail Pages

Q&A

Frequently Asked Questions

01 What is the best month to visit Kolkata?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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Winter averages 21.5°C with 16mm per month. Conditions remain mild and comfortable.

05 What should I pack for Kolkata?
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Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.

06 What is the peak tourist season in Kolkata?
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Peak season falls in December, February, January. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in November, March, April.

Sources
Open-Meteo
Updated
2026-01-01