How hot is Kolkata in January?

Daytime highs in Kolkata in January average 25°C (77°F); nights drop to about 14°C.

Does it rain in Kolkata in January?

Expect around 2 rainy days and 23 mm of rainfall in January.

Is January a good time to visit Kolkata?

January is one of the best months to visit Kolkata. Overall travel score: 10.0/10. The best months are November–February.

Kolkata weather in January

January is one of the best months to visit Kolkata. Expect highs around 25°C, lows near 14°C, and about 2 days with rain.

10.0 · Excellenttravel score for January

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Avg high

25°C

Avg low

14°C

Rainfall

23 mm

Rain days

Sunshine

9.4 h/day

Daylight

10.8 h

What to pack for Kolkata in January

t-shirts and light layers
a light jacket for evenings

Humidity averages 73%; max daily wind around 11 km/h.

How January compares

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

Kolkata in January: the details

In January, Kolkata sees average daytime highs of 25°C (77°F) and overnight lows of 14°C (57°F). Rainfall totals roughly 23 mm across 2 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9.4 hours per day with 10.8 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 73%.

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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