Barddhaman climate
Barddhaman (West Bengal, India) has a monsoon-influenced humid subtropical climate (Köppen Cwa). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C78 °F, and about 1,350 mm53 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Barddhaman climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2475 | 949 | 1762 | 100.4 |
| Feb | 2985 | 1457 | 2171 | 140.6 |
| Mar | 3595 | 1966 | 2781 | 271.0 |
| Apr | 39103 | 2475 | 3289 | 532.1 |
| May | 38101 | 2679 | 3290 | 1395.5 |
| Jun | 3494 | 2780 | 3087 | 2108.3 |
| Jul | 3289 | 2678 | 2984 | 29412 |
| Aug | 3188 | 2578 | 2883 | 2509.9 |
| Sep | 3087 | 2577 | 2882 | 2138.4 |
| Oct | 3085 | 2271 | 2678 | 1184.7 |
| Nov | 2781 | 1661 | 2171 | 130.5 |
| Dec | 2475 | 1152 | 1763 | 80.3 |
| Year | 39103 | 949 | 2678 | 1,35053 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60% | 19% | 3.6 | 10:51 |
| Feb | 50% | 20% | 4.6 | 11:21 |
| Mar | 44% | 29% | 5.5 | 11:58 |
| Apr | 50% | 40% | 6.0 | 12:40 |
| May | 59% | 56% | 5.8 | 13:15 |
| Jun | 76% | 78% | 5.0 | 13:33 |
| Jul | 86% | 87% | 4.4 | 13:26 |
| Aug | 88% | 84% | 4.6 | 12:56 |
| Sep | 89% | 73% | 4.5 | 12:15 |
| Oct | 83% | 40% | 4.5 | 11:34 |
| Nov | 77% | 19% | 4.1 | 10:59 |
| Dec | 71% | 18% | 3.4 | 10:43 |
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 Barddhaman is like
The warmest month is May, with an average high of 38 °C101 °F and a low of 26 °C79 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 24 °C75 °F and lows 9 °C49 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 15.5 °C27.9 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is wet, with about 1,350 mm53 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is July–September, which brings 56% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: November–February. The wettest month is July (294 mm12 in), the driest is December (8 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 44% in March to 89% in September. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 18%) are typical of December. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in November to 10 km/h (6 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.7 hours in December to 13.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Barddhaman
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–February: average highs of 24 °C75 °F to 29 °C85 °F with 8 mm0.3 in to 14 mm0.6 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 32 °C89 °F, very wet (294 mm12 in) and humid (86% 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 Barddhaman
- Wetter months (May–October) — highs 3085 to 38 °C101 °F, lows 2271 to 27 °C80 °F, about 204 mm8.0 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 2475 to 39 °C103 °F, lows 949 to 24 °C75 °F, about 21 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Barddhaman compares
Compared with Durgapur, about 63 km to the northwest, Barddhaman is on average 0.4 °C0.7 °F warmer and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in February (0.8 °C1.4 °F warmer).
Of the 382 places in India covered by World Climates, Barddhaman is the 237th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 78th 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: Rajshahi (Bangladesh, Cwa), Nawabganj (Bangladesh, Cwa) and Kushtia (Bangladesh, Cwa).
Nearby places
- Navadwip 55 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,350 mm53 in
- Shantipur 59 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,459 mm57 in
- Durgapur 63 km · 25 °C78 °F · 1,367 mm54 in
- Krishnanagar 67 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,470 mm58 in
- Bhatpara 71 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,459 mm57 in
- Bankura 80 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,453 mm57 in
- Barasat 87 km · 26 °C79 °F · 1,718 mm68 in
- Kolkata 93 km · 26 °C78 °F · 1,565 mm62 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Barddhaman?
May is the warmest month in Barddhaman, with an average high of 38 °C (101 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (79 °F).
What is the coldest month in Barddhaman?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 24 °C (75 °F) and an average low of 9 °C (49 °F).
When does it rain the most in Barddhaman?
July is the wettest month with about 294 mm (11.6 in) of precipitation; December is the driest with about 8 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Barddhaman?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–February.
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.