Best Time To Visit Kolkata

Oct-Feb

is Peak Season

What To Expect

  • Winter months
  • Dip in temperatures - cool winter breeze
  • Peak festive season - Durga Puja, Diwali etc
  • Pleasant days, cold nights
  • Perfect weather for sightseeing
  • Temperatures ranging from 13-27 degree Celsius
  • Costlier resorts and homestays
Mar-Apr

is Moderate Season

What To Expect

  • Onset of monsoon
  • Heavy showers and thunderstorms
  • High humidity
  • Temperatures ranging from 26-32 degree Celsius
  • Budget-friendly stays
May-Sep

is Off Season

What To Expect

  • Hottest time of the year
  • Sweltering days and evenings
  • High humidity
  • Temperatures ranging from 31-40 degree Celsius

Book Your Trip to Kolkata

Best Time to Travel Kolkata!

Dive into the precious heritage of Kolkata. You will love regional festivals, street food and sightseeing. Come and relish the culinary delights of Kolkata.

But when one does arrive at that fresh frontier, there are ways better than others to begin your journey of discovery. Follow these steps and see the world with a new light.

  • Discover a new city through a food tour. Food tour's are the easiest way to take a tour, learn about the local delicacies, and the best of all, get great tips that aren't just "local" tips for tourists, but sometimes, lessons for a lifetime too
  • Use Public Transportation. When you are in a new city, you can possibly see places and people that you wouldn't normally see when simply walking to the places that checks your list. Some buses or rails take you to parts of the city you wouldn't get to see otherwise. Whilst using public transportation, just ensure that you are following the local norms and do remember to watch the locals!
  • Find a local festival. Go beyond what other tourists might do while visiting a place. Look for the unique things you would want to do. Use social media or the local tourism website to find out what's going on locally. You may have to move out of the center of the city to do some of the less popular but more unique things, so just keep that in mind!

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

What are the popular things to explore in Kolkata?

The most loved tourist places to explore in Kolkata are Dakshineshwar Kali Temple, Maidan and Belur Math. You will have an amazing time exploring these places and come back home with a bag full of memories.

How is the weather of Kolkata in peak season?

The weather of Kolkata in peak season is cool weather. It means you can easily plan a trip in this season for maximum fun during this season.

What is the best time to visit Kolkata?

Ideally the best time to visit any place is considered when the weather conditions are delightful. For Kolkata, you can choose to go in October, November, December, January, February and March which is the peak season and April and May which is the moderate season. Both will serve you well to unwind from your tedious routine.

MonthTemp (Max/Min)Rain (mm)Weather Opinion
Jan25°/13°12
PeakPeak
Feb29°/17°27
PeakPeak
Mar33°/21°35
ModerateModerate
Apr36°/26°63
ModerateModerate
May35°/27°127
OffOff
Jun33°/27°277
OffOff
Jul31°/26°365
OffOff
Aug31°/26°312
OffOff
Sep31°/25°260
OffOff
Oct30°/23°135
PeakPeak
Nov29°/18°32
PeakPeak
Dec26°/15°11
PeakPeak