Best Time to Visit Calcutta: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Calcutta: June, July, May, August.
- Best months for Calcutta: June, July, May, August.
- Peak season is February, January, December. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: January, December, February.
- The weather is good almost all year.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 20°C | 140 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.7 |
| February | 29°C | 20°C | 121 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
| March | 29°C | 19°C | 90 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| April | 27°C | 16°C | 46 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.1 |
| May | 26°C | 13°C | 14 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| June | 24°C | 10°C | 8 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| July | 24°C | 10°C | 11 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| August | 25°C | 12°C | 16 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| September | 27°C | 14°C | 30 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| October | 27°C | 16°C | 57 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| November | 28°C | 18°C | 104 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| December | 29°C | 19°C | 132 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Calcutta?
The best months are June, July, May, August.
When is the rainy season in Calcutta?
The wettest months are January, December, February.