Kolkata in September
West Bengal, India
Lingering monsoon rains make streets waterlogged despite the festive Puja energy building up
September Kolkata begins its annual transformation. The city that seemed drowsy all monsoon suddenly electrifies with Durga Puja preparation. Pandal construction starts, and the energy shift is palpable.
The September story
Watch the city come alive
Why September scores 6.0/10
Weather
Monsoon retreating, Durga Puja prep
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓culture-lovers
Who should think twice
- ✗comfort-seekers
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 10.0/10 | Peak winter — city at its best |
| February | 10.0/10 | 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 | 8.0/10 | March warms the city but mornings are still gentle. |
| April | 4.0/10 | Hot |
| May | 2.0/10 | Extreme heat |
| June | 2.0/10 | Pre-monsoon + early monsoon |
| July | 4.0/10 | Monsoon |
| August | 4.0/10 | Peak monsoon |
| Septemberviewing | 6.0/10 | Monsoon retreating, Durga Puja prep |
| October | 10.0/10 | Durga Puja — the greatest show |
| November | 10.0/10 | Peak season — post-Puja calm |
| December | 10.0/10 | Winter peak — Christmas on Park Street |
How to reach Kolkata
Airport
Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport
Rail
Howrah Junction / Sealdah
Access in September
Lingering monsoon rains make streets waterlogged despite the festive Puja energy building up
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