Best Time to Visit Kolkata
Month-by-month guide for Kolkata, India — when to go for best weather, when to save money, and which months to skip. Updated 2026.
Kolkata by month
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Which season should you pick?
Nov–Feb is the sweet spot: cooler, dry, low humidity. Mar–May gets punishingly hot. Jun–Sep is monsoon season with heavy rain and disrupted transport.
Peak season
Nov–Feb
Best weather. Highest prices — book flights + hotels 3+ months out.
Shoulder — best value
Mar, Oct
Weather still good, prices drop 20–40%. Sweet spot for budget travellers.
Avoid
Jun–Sep (monsoon)
Only worth it if you have specific reason — deep discounts, but weather works against you.
Search flights for your dates
Once you've picked a month, compare flight prices across airlines. Prices for Kolkata (CCU) shift 20–40% between peak and shoulder months.
Book a hotel in Kolkata
Nov–Feb rooms sell out first at the best hotels. If you're travelling peak, book 60+ days out. Shoulder-season rooms rarely need more than 30 days lead.
Local tip
CCU is 17km from centre — Ola + Uber are the cheapest reliable options (INR 350-650 / €4-7). Kolkata traffic is the worst in India — allow 60+ min always. The Metro is cheap + air-conditioned but doesn't reach the airport directly.