Kolkata weather today

The live temperature, feels-like, rain chance, wind and today's high and low for Kolkata are at the top of this page, with an hourly forecast for the next 48 hours and a 14-day outlook. The data comes from Open-Meteo and refreshes about every 30 minutes.

The most comfortable time to visit Kolkata is usually October to February. Kolkata is hot and humid for most of the year. Pre-monsoon nor'westers (kalbaishakhi storms) hit in April and May, the monsoon usually arrives around mid-June, and winters are short and mild.

In Kolkata, expect the monsoon season from June to September, with typical temperatures of 26–32°C. Heavy rain and waterlogging; Durga Puja follows in Sep–Oct. Exact onset dates shift from year to year, so check the 14-day forecast before you travel.

In Kolkata, the winter season runs from December to February, with typical temperatures of 12–26°C. Dry, mild and pleasant, with hazy mornings.

Today's reading is shown live in the air-quality card on this page, as a US AQI number with PM2.5 and PM10 levels and an hourly trend. Kolkata's air quality is generally fine in the monsoon but often slips into the 'unhealthy' range from November to February, when cooler, calmer air holds pollution near the ground. Check the hourly AQI before outdoor exercise, especially if you have asthma or a heart or lung condition.