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Krishnanagar, West Bengal Weather by Month and Climate Averages
Monthly normals · Rain · Snow
Sunshine · Freeze dates · Records · Best time to visit
What is the weather like in Krishnanagar, West Bengal?
Krishnanagar, West Bengal gets 1249 mm of precipitation a year over about 85 rainy days. April is the warmest month (average high 36°C) and January the coldest (average low 12°C).
Tropical savanna climate
Krishnanagar, West Bengal has hot summers and warm winters. Daytime highs range from about 26°C in January to 36°C in May. July is usually the wettest month. The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, when daytime highs sit near 26°C.
| Season | Months | Avg low | Avg high |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter | Dec–Feb | 14° | 27° |
| Spring | Mar–May | 24° | 36° |
| Summer | Jun–Aug | 26° | 34° |
| Autumn | Sep–Nov | 23° | 32° |
How much rain does Krishnanagar get?
Krishnanagar gets 1249 mm of precipitation in an average year, spread over about 85 days with measurable rain. That is more rainy days than 73% of India.
July is the wettest month, with 274 mm. December is the driest, with 9 mm. July has the most rainy days, about 18.
Krishnanagar weather by month
Krishnanagar weather in January
In January, Krishnanagar averages a high of 26°C and a low of 12°C. It gets 19 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 77% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The January record high is 33°C (1973) and the record low is 7°C (2013). January is one of the most comfortable months to visit.
Krishnanagar weather in February
In February, Krishnanagar averages a high of 29°C and a low of 16°C. It gets 17 mm of precipitation over about 3 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 80% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The February record high is 37°C (2006) and the record low is 7°C (1974).
Krishnanagar weather in March
In March, Krishnanagar averages a high of 34°C and a low of 21°C. It gets 27 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 74% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The March record high is 41°C (2006) and the record low is 12°C (1993).
Krishnanagar weather in April
In April, Krishnanagar averages a high of 36°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 37 mm of precipitation over about 4 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 66% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The April record high is 42°C (2024) and the record low is 16°C (1990).
Krishnanagar weather in May
In May, Krishnanagar averages a high of 36°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 85 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The May record high is 47°C (1979) and the record low is 12°C (1973).
Krishnanagar weather in June
In June, Krishnanagar averages a high of 34°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 172 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 20% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The June record high is 44°C (1979) and the record low is 16°C (1977).
Krishnanagar weather in July
In July, Krishnanagar averages a high of 33°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 274 mm of precipitation over about 18 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 10% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The July record high is 39°C (1982) and the record low is 23°C (1978).
Krishnanagar weather in August
In August, Krishnanagar averages a high of 33°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 272 mm of precipitation over about 17 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 9% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The August record high is 39°C (1981) and the record low is 21°C (1986).
Krishnanagar weather in September
In September, Krishnanagar averages a high of 33°C and a low of 26°C. It gets 205 mm of precipitation over about 12 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 14% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The September record high is 43°C (1973) and the record low is 22°C (2008).
Krishnanagar weather in October
In October, Krishnanagar averages a high of 33°C and a low of 24°C. It gets 101 mm of precipitation over about 6 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 53% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The October record high is 37°C (2024) and the record low is 16°C (2002).
Krishnanagar weather in November
In November, Krishnanagar averages a high of 30°C and a low of 19°C. It gets 31 mm of precipitation over about 2 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 74% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The November record high is 35°C (1981) and the record low is 8°C (1976).
Krishnanagar weather in December
In December, Krishnanagar averages a high of 27°C and a low of 14°C. It gets 9 mm of precipitation over about 1 rainy days. Estimated sunshine is 73% of daylight hours, derived from ERA5 cloud cover. The December record high is 32°C (2015) and the record low is 8°C (2012).
Sunshine, humidity and wind in Krishnanagar
February is the sunniest month in Krishnanagar, with estimated sunshine of 80% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. August is the cloudiest, at 9%. The annual cloud-cover estimate is 50% of daylight hours; it is not a measurement of sunshine duration. Krishnanagar is sunnier than 53% of India.
Humidity peaks in August at 85% and is lowest in April at 64%.
Krishnanagar has about 147 days a year above 32°C. Krishnanagar is hotter than 64% of India.
Krishnanagar weather records
These records cover CALCUTTA/DUM DUM during 1970–2025. Earlier records or other stations in the city may differ.
The hottest temperature on record at the Krishnanagar station is 47°C, on May 17, 1979. The coldest is 7°C, on January 9, 2013.
The wettest day in the available station history brought 383 mm of precipitation, on June 6, 1984.
27 all-time records have been set at the station since 1970.
The best time to visit Krishnanagar
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, when daytime highs sit near 26°C.
Winter (December–February) is warm, with average highs around 27°C and lows near 14°C.
Spring (March–May) is hot, with average highs around 35°C and lows near 24°C.
Summer (June–August) is hot, with average highs around 34°C and lows near 26°C. It can feel humid.
Autumn (September–November) is hot, with average highs around 32°C and lows near 23°C.
Monthly climate
| Month | Average low | Average high | Precip | Rain days | Humidity | Estimated sunshine | Record high | Record low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12° | 26° | 19 mm | 2 | 79% | 77% | 33° | 7° |
| February | 16° | 29° | 17 mm | 3 | 69% | 80% | 37° | 7° |
| March | 21° | 34° | 27 mm | 2 | 65% | 74% | 41° | 12° |
| April | 24° | 36° | 37 mm | 4 | 64% | 66% | 42° | 16° |
| May | 26° | 36° | 85 mm | 6 | 75% | 53% | 47° | 12° |
| June | 26° | 34° | 172 mm | 12 | 80% | 20% | 44° | 16° |
| July | 26° | 33° | 274 mm | 18 | 84% | 10% | 39° | 23° |
| August | 26° | 33° | 272 mm | 17 | 85% | 9% | 39° | 21° |
| September | 26° | 33° | 205 mm | 12 | 85% | 14% | 43° | 22° |
| October | 24° | 33° | 101 mm | 6 | 82% | 53% | 37° | 16° |
| November | 19° | 30° | 31 mm | 2 | 74% | 74% | 35° | 8° |
| December | 14° | 27° | 8.9 mm | 1 | 76% | 73% | 32° | 8° |
Station: CALCUTTA/DUM DUM, 84 km from the city. Temperature normal baseline: 1991–2020, calculated from available NOAA GHCN-Daily observations. Available station history: 1970–2025; record values refer to this station and period, not the entire city’s history. Precipitation includes rain and the water equivalent of frozen precipitation; snowfall depth is shown separately when available. Sources and methods
From ERA5 reanalysis. Sunshine is estimated from cloud cover.
Krishnanagar climate questions
How much rain does Krishnanagar get?
Krishnanagar gets 1249 mm of precipitation in an average year, over about 85 rainy days.
What is the wettest month in Krishnanagar?
July is the wettest month in Krishnanagar, with 274 mm. December is the driest, with 9 mm.
How many rainy days does Krishnanagar have a year?
Krishnanagar has about 85 days with measurable rain in an average year. July has the most, about 18.
What is the hottest month in Krishnanagar?
April is the warmest month in Krishnanagar, with an average high of 36°C.
What is the coldest month in Krishnanagar?
January is the coldest month in Krishnanagar, with an average low of 12°C.
What is the record high temperature in Krishnanagar?
Within the available 1970–2025 station history, the record high at the Krishnanagar station is 47°C, set on May 17, 1979. The record low is 7°C, on January 9, 2013.
What is the sunniest month in Krishnanagar?
February is the sunniest month in Krishnanagar, with estimated sunshine of 80% of daylight hours from ERA5 cloud cover. August is the cloudiest.
What is the best time to visit Krishnanagar?
The most comfortable time to visit is typically January, when daytime highs sit near 26°C.