December · India
Best time to visit Kolkata in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kolkata in December
Average temperature 18°C, 17 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
8.7/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 17 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Kolkata scores 8.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 18°C, 17 mm of rain, and roughly 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kolkata's colonial squares, trams and riverfront mix with markets and a fierce cultural life.
December in Kolkata — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 17 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.6 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Kolkata at 8.7/10 (4th of 12), just behind February at 9.3/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kolkata in December?
- In December, Kolkata averages 18°C, 17 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Kolkata?
- December earns a 8.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kolkata in December?
- Expect about 17 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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