Archive · 12 Nov 2025
Calcutta Records Season's Lowest Temperature at 18.2°C Amidst Cold Spell
It's getting colder in Calcutta, India!
On Tuesday, the city experienced its chilliest night and morning of the year so far, with the temperature dropping to 18.2 degrees Celsius.
This is colder than it usually is at this time.
People were seen wearing extra layers of clothing after sunset.
Even the daytime temperature was cooler than normal, making the days feel quite pleasant.
Some areas outside the main city were even colder.
For instance, the Birbhum district in south Bengal recorded temperatures close to 14 degrees, while Darjeeling in the north was much colder at 9.2 degrees.
Weather officials say this cold weather is due to cold, dry winds blowing from the north.
This cold trend is happening across many parts of India.
They expect Calcutta to stay cool for the next five to six days, with temperatures staying around 17 to 19 degrees at night and 28 to 30 degrees during the day.
There's no rain expected either, so the chilly feel should continue.
Calcutta recorded a minimum temperature of 18.2°C on Tuesday, the lowest of the season so far.
The minimum temperature was three degrees Celsius below the usual for this time of year.
The maximum temperature also dropped to 28.6°C, making the day feel pleasant.
Districts experienced colder conditions, with Birbhum in south Bengal near 14°C and Darjeeling in the north at 9.2°C.
Cold and dry northwesterly winds are causing the temperature drop, with the chill expected to persist for at least five to six days.
- Who
- Residents of Calcutta and surrounding districts in West Bengal.
- What
- Calcutta recorded its lowest minimum temperature of the season at 18.2°C, with other districts experiencing even colder conditions. Maximum temperatures were also lower than usual.
- When
- Tuesday, with forecasts indicating the cold spell to persist for at least the next five to six days.
- Where
- Calcutta, with specific mentions of Birbhum in south Bengal and Darjeeling in the north.
- Why
- The slide in temperature is attributed to the free flow of cold and dry northwesterly winds, coinciding with a broader downward trend in Celsius across northern and mainland India. A minimum relative humidity of 41% also contributed.
Normal Winter in Calcutta
Current Conditions
Minimum Temperature
Normal Winter in Calcutta
Real winter in Calcutta typically occurs from mid-December to mid-January.
Current Conditions
The minimum temperature dropped to 18.2°C, the season's lowest, three degrees below the usual for this period.
Maximum Temperature
Normal Winter in Calcutta
Maximum temperatures are typically higher.
Current Conditions
The maximum temperature was 28.6°C, a couple of degrees lower than usual, making the day feel pleasant.
- Location
- Calcutta, India and surrounding districts
- Date
- Tuesday (season's lowest temperature recorded)
- Lowest Minimum Temperature (Calcutta)
- 18.2°C
- Lowest Minimum Temperature (South Bengal)
- Around 14°C (Birbhum)
- Lowest Minimum Temperature (North Bengal)
- 9.2°C (Darjeeling)
- Maximum Temperature (Calcutta)
- 28.6°C
- Minimum Relative Humidity
- 41%
- Forecasted Temperatures (Calcutta, next few days)
- Minimum between 17-19°C, Maximum between 28-30°C
Sources
Madhya Pradesh November 11, 2025, Weather Updates: Cold Wave Knocks Early; Alert Issued In 14 Districts Including Indore, Bhopal & Rajgarh
Coldwave alert in Odisha’s 3 districts, mercury drops to 9.5 degrees C at Daringbadi
It’s going to get colder in Pune, says IMD
