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Kolkata climate / weather / Rainfall |
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Minimum Temperature : 25° C (Summer), 14° C (Winter) |
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Maximum Temperature : 36° C (Summer), 34° C (Winter) |
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Best Time to Visit : October to March |
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Kolkata formerly known as Calcutta, is the capital of the Indian state of West Bengal. Kolkata was the commercial capital of East India, located on the east bank of the Hooghly River. |
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Summer season : Summer of Kolkata is very hot and humid,Temperature in the range of 36 °C and minimum is about 25 °C. |
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Monsoon or Rainy season : Monsoon Rains brought by the Bay of Bengal branch of the South-West monsoon lash the city between June and September and supply the city with most of its annual rainfall of 1,582 mm (62 in). The highest rainfall occurs during August. |
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Winter season : This is the best time for visiting Kolkata as there is minimal humidity and perspiration. The temperature is in a pleasing range, around 14°C. |
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What to wear : Cotton clothes for summer & light woolen for winters are advisable. |
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