Best Time to Visit Kolkata: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Kolkata: December, January, February, November.
- Best months for Kolkata: December, January, February, November.
- Peak season is May, April, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: January, February, March, November, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: August, July, September.
- The least pleasant month is June (score 4.8).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°C | 13°C | 13 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| February | 29°C | 17°C | 23 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.7 |
| March | 33°C | 22°C | 30 mm | 4 | – | – | 7.4 |
| April | 35°C | 25°C | 68 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.1 |
| May | 35°C | 27°C | 122 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.6 |
| June | 33°C | 27°C | 268 mm | 22 | – | – | 4.8 |
| July | 32°C | 27°C | 347 mm | 29 | – | – | 5.3 |
| August | 32°C | 27°C | 308 mm | 29 | – | – | 5.3 |
| September | 32°C | 26°C | 248 mm | 25 | – | – | 5.3 |
| October | 31°C | 24°C | 131 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.5 |
| November | 30°C | 19°C | 28 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.7 |
| December | 27°C | 14°C | 10 mm | 1 | – | – | 9.0 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Kolkata?
The best months are December, January, February, November.
When is the rainy season in Kolkata?
The wettest months are August, July, September.