How hot is Kolkata in July?

Daytime highs in Kolkata in July average 32°C (89°F); nights drop to about 27°C.

Does it rain in Kolkata in July?

Expect around 29.2 rainy days and 312 mm of rainfall in July.

Is July a good time to visit Kolkata?

July is a challenging month to visit Kolkata — consider November–February instead. Overall travel score: 2.7/10. The best months are November–February.

Kolkata weather in July

July is a challenging month to visit Kolkata — consider November–February instead. Expect highs around 32°C, lows near 27°C, and about 29.2 days with rain.

2.7 · Challengingtravel score for July

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Avg high

32°C

Avg low

27°C

Rainfall

312 mm

Rain days

29.2

Sunshine

8.8 h/day

Daylight

13.3 h

What to pack for Kolkata in July

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent
expect humid, sticky conditions

Humidity averages 85%; max daily wind around 18 km/h.

How July compares

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

Kolkata in July: the details

In July, Kolkata sees average daytime highs of 32°C (89°F) and overnight lows of 27°C (80°F). Rainfall totals roughly 312 mm across 29.2 rainy days, and the sun shines about 8.8 hours per day with 13.3 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 85%.

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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