October to February is pleasant. Durga Puja turns the whole city into an open-air festival.
- Best time
- January, February, October, November, December
- Also okay
- March, September
- Trip style
- City & heritage
- Daily budget (per person)
- ₹1,600+ backpacker · ₹3,100–₹6,300 mid-range
Month-by-month weather guide for Kolkata
JanBest
FebBest
MarOkay
AprNot ideal
MayNot ideal
JunNot ideal
JulNot ideal
AugNot ideal
SepOkay
OctBest
NovBest
DecBest
Festivals and events
- October: Durga Puja (Sep/Oct)
- December: Christmas on Park Street
Festival dates often follow the lunar calendar and change every year. Confirm before booking.
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Nearby destinations
- Meghalaya about 610 km by road
- Darjeeling about 620 km by road
- Sikkim about 660 km by road