Kolkata Weather

Kolkata is located on the great gangetic delta. Its climate is very much influenced by the sea. Kolkata has a very kolkata weather

tropical savanna type of climate. Kolkata is dominated by 3 seasons – summer, monsoon, and winter. The summer is hot and humid and continues from April to June. Summer is dominated by strong south-westerly monsoon winds. Monsoon arrives in mid June and stays up to September. Winter is the most pleasant time in Kolkata. Winter lasts for 3 months-December, January, and February.

The temperature in summers can reach to a maximum of 41 ? C. Early morning mists are common in winter. During the winter months the temperature drops to about 9.6 'C providing a pleasant weather to enjoy. Maximum rainfall occurs during the monsoon in August (306 mm) and the average annual total is 1,582 mm (WMO, 1971).

Some fast facts about the weather & climate of Kolkata:

Winter temperature: 12-27° C
Summer temperature: 24-39° C
Annual rainfall: around 160 cm
Humidity level is relatively high in summers
Best season to visit Kolkata is between October and March.
Kolkata is famous as a shopper’s paradise. The markets of Kolkata are full of items which can be taken home as decorative pieces or gift items. Kolkata has been attracting the tourist attention for its handicrafts. The 'Tant' sarees are the speciality of West Bengal and Calcutta provides you the best market for the purchase these sarees. The Tant sarees are popular not only among the Bengali women but are liked all over India for their unique appearance and colours. Kolkata offers great bargains in items made from cotton and handloom. The famed Baluchari work is something which every traveller to this place looks for. The silk from West Bengal is a shoppers delight.

Though the real pleasure of shopping in Kolkata is on the road side shops which surprisingly come up with good stuff, there are the big names and showrooms which provide the customer with the latest fashion wears and dress material. The government owned emporiums give good offer in handicrafts and other decorative items. The Bankura Horse in Calcutta is easily identifiable and captures the imagination. Brass figurines can also be included in the shoppers list. The leather wears are very cheap and durable. Kolkata is also famous for the jewellery. There are very old as well as new shops in the heart of the Kolkata city which offer you good quality gold & silver jewellery and ornaments. The intricate work on the jewellery items attracts buyers far and wide.

Kolkata has a lot to offer the hard-core bargain hunter. From hole-in-the-wall shops that sell T-shirts and jewellery at a steal, to classy arcades in deluxe hotels, there's something to suit every budget in Kolkata.

Over the years, a lot of malls have sprung up all over the city, but if you want a true-blue feel of a good bargain in Calcutta, here's where you should spend your shopping money:

South Kolkata – The TEFL School and Accommodation is located in this part of the city.