Kolkata in November
West Bengal, India
Go in November — Kolkata's post-Puja calm coincides with ideal 22–28°C weather, making this the city's most walkable and relaxed month.
West Bengal, India
Go in November — Kolkata's post-Puja calm coincides with ideal 22–28°C weather, making this the city's most walkable and relaxed month.
November is Kolkata exhaling after Puja. The weather is flawless, the crowds have thinned, and the city settles into its most charming mode. Tram rides, Victoria Memorial strolls, Park Street dinners.
Most pleasant month overall
Weather
Peak season — post-Puja calm
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 5/5 | Peak winter — city at its best |
| February | 5/5 | February keeps the cultural momentum. The city's theatre season peaks, College Street bookshops spill onto pavements, and Victoria Memorial gardens are picnic-perfect. |
| March | 4/5 | March warms the city but mornings are still gentle. |
| April | 2/5 | Hot |
| May | 1/5 | Extreme heat |
| June | 1/5 | Pre-monsoon + early monsoon |
| July | 2/5 | Monsoon |
| August | 2/5 | Peak monsoon |
| September | 3/5 | Monsoon retreating, Durga Puja prep |
| October | 5/5 | Durga Puja — the greatest show |
| Novemberviewing | 5/5 | Peak season — post-Puja calm |
| December | 5/5 | Winter peak — Christmas on Park Street |
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