Best time to visit Calcutta

Q: 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. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

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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.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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Jan
4
Feb
1.5
Mar
2
Apr
1.5
May
0.5
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1.5
Sep
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Oct
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Nov
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Dec

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

26
Jan
29
Feb
34
Mar
35
Apr
35
May
34
Jun
32
Jul
32
Aug
32
Sep
32
Oct
30
Nov
26
Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

7
Jan
7
Feb
7
Mar
8
Apr
7
May
4
Jun
3
Jul
3
Aug
4
Sep
6
Oct
7
Nov
7
Dec

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.