The climate in Kolkata during October can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kolkata and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
Daytime temperature | 31.7°C 89.1°F |
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Nightly temperature | 23.7°C 74.7°F |
Average temperature | 27.7°C 81.9°F |
Daily sunshine | 6.4 hrs |
Avg rainfall | 129 mm 5.1 ins |
Rainy days | 6 days |
Sea temperature | 28.9°C 84.1°F |
Humidity | 73% |
Windspeed | 3.6kph 2 mph |
On average October is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kolkata with around 129mm 5.1 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kolkata in October 2025.
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Hottest month: | May | 35.2°C 95.4°F |
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Driest month: | December | 9mm 0.4ins |
Sunniest month: | February | 7.7hrs |
Coldest month: | January | 25.8°C 78.4°F |
Wettest month: | July | 325mm 12.8ins |