Warm
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
January verdict
Kolkata, West Bengal, India in January
Weather score74Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 26°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 12mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
12mm
Sun
6.6h
Weather score
74
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 12mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kolkata, West Bengal, India with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January26°C average high
January is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMarch to June
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January12mm average rain
January is one of Kolkata's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January6.6 hours average sun
January is brighter than Kolkata's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
January74 weather score
January scores above Kolkata's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Kolkata, West Bengal, India
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