Archive · 9 Oct 2026
Rain Likely in Kolkata During Durga Puja, Especially October 15–17
A weather bulletin says rain may affect parts of Bengal during Durga Puja.
Kolkata could have light rain on some days, but the greatest chance is from October 15 to 17.
On those days, light to moderate rain or thunderstorms are very likely in the city.
Several South Bengal districts may also get rain during that period.
North Bengal is expected to be mostly dry, though a few places may get rain on October 10 and October 16 or 17.
Much of the state is forecast to be mainly dry from October 20 to 22.
The forecast also gives Kolkata's expected temperatures, which are mostly around 31–33°C by day and 25–26°C at night.
Kolkata may see light rain on October 10 and 14, with partly cloudy skies forecast on other nearby days.
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are very likely in Kolkata from October 15 to 17.
Parts of South Bengal may have rain on October 10 and 14; more districts are at risk from October 15 to 17.
North Bengal is expected to remain mostly dry, with possible isolated rain on October 10 and October 16–17.
The Regional Meteorological Centre, Kolkata, expects mainly dry conditions across both regions from October 20 to 22.
- Who
- The Regional Meteorological Centre, Kolkata, issued the forecast for residents and visitors in West Bengal.
- What
- The bulletin forecasts periods of rain and thundershowers during Durga Puja, especially October 15–17, followed by mainly dry weather from October 20–22.
- When
- The forecast covers October 10–22; the highest rain likelihood is October 15–17.
- Where
- Kolkata, South Bengal and North Bengal, West Bengal.
- Why
- The bulletin provides a weather outlook for the Durga Puja period; it does not state a cause for the forecast rain.
Rainier outlook
Drier outlook
Regional forecast differences
Rainier outlook
Kolkata and several South Bengal districts may see light to moderate rain or thundershowers, especially October 15–17.
Drier outlook
North Bengal is expected to remain mainly dry for most of the period, and mainly dry weather is forecast across the regions October 20–22.
- Forecast issuer
- Regional Meteorological Centre, Kolkata
- Forecast period
- October 10–22
- Kolkata rain outlook
- Light to moderate rain or thundershowers very likely October 15–17
- South Bengal outlook
- Rain risk increases October 15–17 across several districts
- North Bengal outlook
- Mostly dry; isolated rain possible October 10 and October 16–17
- Kolkata temperatures, October 15–17
- Maximum around 31°C; minimum around 26°C
- Expected drier period
- Mainly dry conditions are forecast October 20–22