Climate in Kolkata

Climate in Kolkata

Kolkata has a tropical wet and dry climate and with the annual mean temperature of 26.8 degree Celsius. There are three seasons in Kolkata namely summer, monsoon and winter. The city has 2528 sunlight hours a year and the maximum sunlight exposure month is March with 226 hours of sunlight. The quality of air is degraded due to the suspended particulate matter and this causes smog and haze.

Kolkata Seasons

Best Time To Visit Kolkata – October to March

Kolkata Climate in Summer Season

The summers are hot and humid with dusty squalls and thunderstorms sometimes with heavy rains too. The maximum recorded temperature is 40 degree Celsius. It lasts from February to May and is marked by dusty violent winds. The strong wind is called Kal Baishakhit by native people. The southwesterly monsoon wind flowing through the place lessens the heat of the summer season. May and June are the hottest months.

Kolkata Climate in Winter Season

The winter in Kolkata starts in late November and lasts till January. January is the coolest month of the year with an average daily minimum temperature of 14 degree and average daily maximum temperature of 27 degree Celsius. This is the best time to visit the place as the weather is mild and pleasant.

Kolkata Climate in Monsoon Season

South West summer monsoon brings heavy rainfall in Kolkata between the months of June to September. The annual average rainfall of Kolkata is 1582 mm. July is the wettest month and more than 400 mm of rainfall occurs in July. The city has a total of 101 rainy days in a year.

Last Updated: 26/07/2012