Kolkata Historic Weather Records

Analyse hottest, coldest, windiest & wettest days

Kolkata Weather Trend Graph


Temperature (°C)
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Months
Max Temp.
Historic Max Temp.
Min Temp.
Historic Min Temp.

Yearly Summary 2026


44°C
Highest Temp
21 Apr. 26

11°C
Lowest Temp
10 Jan. 26


Seasonal Breakdown

Hottest MonthJune39.22°C

Coldest MonthJanuary14.92°C

Wettest MonthAugust9.74mm

Windiest MonthMay28.62km/h

Frequently Asked Questions


1. What is the hottest month in Kolkata historically?

April is historically Kolkata's hottest month, with average maximum temperatures around 37°C. During peak heatwave events, the highest recorded temperatures have reached 45°C on 2024-04-30.

2. What is the coldest month in Kolkata historically?

January is Kolkata's coldest month, with average minimum temperatures around 15°C. The all-time record low of 10°C was recorded on 2012-01-15.

3. What is the average annual rainfall in Kolkata over the past 17 years?

Kolkata's average annual rainfall is approximately 1806.7mm, based on records spanning 17 years.

4. How many rainy days does Kolkata experience on average per year?

Kolkata historically records approximately 193.4 rainy days per year. August has the highest number of rain days at an average of 29.8 days.

5. What is the all-time highest temperature ever recorded in Kolkata?

The all-time highest temperature recorded in Kolkata is 45°C on 2024-04-30.

6. What is the all-time lowest temperature ever recorded in Kolkata?

The all-time lowest temperature recorded in Kolkata is 10°C on 2012-01-15.

7. What is the windiest time of year in Kolkata historically?

Kolkata experiences its strongest winds during May. The historic gust record of 61.7 kph was recorded on 2020-05-20.

8. What is the highest and lowest humidity in Kolkata during a year?

Usually, Kolkata's humidity peaks in September at around 80.3% and drops to its lowest in January at approximately 41.8%.