Barasat climate
Barasat (West Bengal, India) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C79 °F, and about 1,718 mm68 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Barasat climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2578 | 1151 | 1864 | 120.5 |
| Feb | 3187 | 1559 | 2373 | 220.9 |
| Mar | 3596 | 2068 | 2882 | 341.3 |
| Apr | 38100 | 2476 | 3188 | 552.1 |
| May | 3697 | 2679 | 3188 | 1616.3 |
| Jun | 3290 | 2780 | 2985 | 25610 |
| Jul | 3188 | 2679 | 2883 | 37015 |
| Aug | 3187 | 2678 | 2883 | 33813 |
| Sep | 3086 | 2577 | 2882 | 26610 |
| Oct | 3085 | 2373 | 2679 | 1656.5 |
| Nov | 2882 | 1762 | 2272 | 291.1 |
| Dec | 2577 | 1253 | 1865 | 110.4 |
| Year | 38100 | 1151 | 2679 | 1,71868 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61% | 27% | 3.8 | 10:53 |
| Feb | 52% | 25% | 4.7 | 11:22 |
| Mar | 53% | 34% | 5.4 | 11:58 |
| Apr | 61% | 44% | 5.9 | 12:39 |
| May | 70% | 60% | 5.8 | 13:13 |
| Jun | 83% | 82% | 4.6 | 13:31 |
| Jul | 88% | 88% | 4.2 | 13:24 |
| Aug | 90% | 86% | 4.2 | 12:55 |
| Sep | 90% | 75% | 4.4 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 84% | 47% | 4.4 | 11:35 |
| Nov | 77% | 25% | 4.1 | 11:01 |
| Dec | 72% | 26% | 3.6 | 10:45 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Barasat is like
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 38 °C100 °F and a low of 24 °C76 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 25 °C78 °F and lows 11 °C51 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 13 °C23.5 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,718 mm68 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 57% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December and January. The wettest month is July (370 mm15 in), the driest is December (11 mm0.4 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 52% in February to 90% in August. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 25%) are typical of November. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 5 km/h (3 mph) in November to 10 km/h (6 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 10.7 hours in December to 13.5 hours in June.
Best time to visit Barasat
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–January: average highs of 25 °C77 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 11 mm0.4 in to 29 mm1.1 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 31 °C88 °F, very wet (370 mm15 in) and humid (88% relative humidity).
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Barasat
- Wetter months (May–October) — highs 3085 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 2373 to 27 °C80 °F, about 259 mm10 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and a good rain jacket or umbrella and quick-drying shoes.
- Drier months (November–April) — highs 2577 to 38 °C100 °F, lows 1151 to 24 °C76 °F, about 27 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Barasat compares
Compared with Bhatpara, about 18 km to the northwest, Barasat has practically the same average temperature and receives 18% more precipitation (1,718 mm68 in vs 1,459 mm57 in). The difference is largest in May (1.2 °C2.2 °F cooler).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Barasat is the 217th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 37th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the India climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Khulna (Bangladesh, Cwa), Jessore (Bangladesh, Cwa) and Satkhira (Bangladesh, Aw).
The same NASA POWER grid cell also contains Madhyamgram (pop. 161,126) and Basirhat City (pop. 143,007). Their long-term averages in this dataset are essentially the same as for Barasat, so they do not have separate pages.
Nearby places
- Bhatpara 18 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,459 mm57 in
- Kolkata 21 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,565 mm62 in
- Habra 22 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,593 mm63 in
- Bangaon 51 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,593 mm63 in
- Shantipur 59 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,459 mm57 in
- Satkhira 61 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,956 mm77 in
- Krishnanagar 76 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,470 mm58 in
- Navadwip 77 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,350 mm53 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Barasat?
April is the warmest month in Barasat, with an average high of 38 °C (100 °F) and an average low of 24 °C (76 °F).
What is the coldest month in Barasat?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 25 °C (78 °F) and an average low of 11 °C (51 °F).
When does it rain the most in Barasat?
July is the wettest month with about 370 mm (14.6 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 11 mm (0.4 in).
What is the best time to visit Barasat?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–January.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.