Monthly climate guide
Kolkata weather in December
Expect warm weather in Kolkata in December: afternoons reach about 25°C (76°F), while nights drop to around 12°C (53°F). Around 10 mm of rain falls over the month (very dry), and skies are mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 3°C cooler than November and about the same as January.
What stands out in December
- Rain is well below Kolkata's usual level (around 93% less).
- Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 13°C apart.
- Just 320 km apart, but Kolkata runs about 2°C warmer than Ranchi this month.
- It's one of the drier stretches of the year in Kolkata.
December is typically Kolkata's coolest month.It's usually the driest month of the year.
Avg high
25°C
76°F
Avg low
12°C
53°F
Rainfall
10 mm
very dry
Humidity
73%
relative
Sky
28%
cloud · mostly sunny
Kolkata weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°C / 77°F | 11°C / 51°F | 15 mm | 65% | 26% |
| February | 30°C / 86°F | 15°C / 59°F | 28 mm | 58% | 29% |
| March | 35°C / 95°F | 20°C / 68°F | 30 mm | 57% | 33% |
| April | 39°C / 101°F | 25°C / 77°F | 60 mm | 60% | 46% |
| May | 38°C / 100°F | 27°C / 80°F | 140 mm | 68% | 61% |
| June | 34°C / 93°F | 27°C / 81°F | 226 mm | 79% | 81% |
| July | 32°C / 89°F | 27°C / 80°F | 365 mm | 86% | 89% |
| August | 31°C / 88°F | 26°C / 79°F | 341 mm | 89% | 87% |
| September | 31°C / 87°F | 26°C / 78°F | 237 mm | 89% | 75% |
| October | 30°C / 86°F | 23°C / 73°F | 130 mm | 83% | 47% |
| November | 28°C / 82°F | 16°C / 62°F | 27 mm | 78% | 23% |
| December | 25°C / 76°F | 12°C / 53°F | 10 mm | 73% | 28% |
What to pack for December
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- Comfortable trainers or sandals for long walks
- An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
- Sunglasses
Is December a good time to visit Kolkata?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Kolkata →Other India cities in December
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Kolkata in December: quick answers
Is December a good time to visit Kolkata?
Yes. December is one of the best months for Kolkata, with highs around 25°C and about 10 mm of rain.
How warm is Kolkata in December?
Average highs are about 25°C (76°F) and average lows about 12°C (53°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Kolkata in December?
Kolkata typically gets around 10 mm of rain in December — very dry. It's usually the driest month of the year.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Kolkata (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.