How hot is Kolkata in April?

Daytime highs in Kolkata in April average 36°C (97°F); nights drop to about 25°C.

Does it rain in Kolkata in April?

Expect around 7.7 rainy days and 70 mm of rainfall in April.

Is April a good time to visit Kolkata?

April is a challenging month to visit Kolkata — consider November–February instead. Overall travel score: 2.6/10. The best months are November–February.

Kolkata weather in April

April is a challenging month to visit Kolkata — consider November–February instead. Expect highs around 36°C, lows near 25°C, and about 7.7 days with rain.

2.6 · Challengingtravel score for April

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Avg high

36°C

Avg low

25°C

Rainfall

70 mm

Rain days

7.7

Sunshine

10.9 h/day

Daylight

12.5 h

What to pack for Kolkata in April

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
a packable rain layer

Humidity averages 70%; max daily wind around 18 km/h.

How April compares

Best months in Kolkata: November–February. See the full best time to visit Kolkata guide.

Kolkata in April: the details

In April, Kolkata sees average daytime highs of 36°C (97°F) and overnight lows of 25°C (78°F). Rainfall totals roughly 70 mm across 7.7 rainy days, and the sun shines about 10.9 hours per day with 12.5 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 70%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Kolkata, India (22.56, 88.36) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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