Weather radar Kolkata
Real-time precipitation radar · Westbengalen · India
Kolkata climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Kolkata shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 25.1° | 28.8° | 33.2° | 35.5° | 35° | 33° | 31.1° | 31° | 30.8° | 30.3° | 28.5° | 25.8° |
| Avg low (°C) | 13.4° | 16.7° | 21.6° | 25.4° | 26.9° | 27.1° | 26.2° | 26° | 25.5° | 23.4° | 18.9° | 14.8° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 12 | 22 | 26 | 61 | 118 | 269 | 349 | 313 | 274 | 158 | 27 | 16 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 13 | 2 | 1 |
| Sunshine hours | 296 | 284 | 331 | 336 | 335 | 248 | 233 | 238 | 232 | 270 | 284 | 291 |
| Humidity | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Best time to visit Kolkata
The best time to visit Kolkata is typically March. In this month the average high is 33.2°C, precipitation is 26 mm and sunshine duration is 331 hours. The annual average high is 30.7°C, total annual precipitation is 1645 mm (150 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3378 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Kolkata
How up to date is the weather radar for Kolkata?
The weather radar for Kolkata is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Kolkata?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Kolkata: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Kolkata?
The thunderstorm potential for Kolkata is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Kolkata.
What is the climate like in Kolkata?
Kolkata has an annual average high of 30.7°C. The warmest month is April (avg high 35.5°C), the coldest January (avg low 13.4°C). The wettest month is July with 349 mm, the driest January with 12 mm. Total annual precipitation is 1645 mm (150 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3378 hours.
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