Kolkata Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Monday, 17 August 2026: Expect Light Drizzle and Thunderstorms, High of 31°C
Kolkata's weather on Monday, 17 August 2026, will be characterized by persistent light drizzle and very high humidity, reaching 98%. Temperatures will feel like 31°C, with thunderstorms expected to develop around midday. The chance of rain is high at 94%, with peak temperatures reaching 31°C.
Kolkata residents can expect a day of persistent light drizzle and high humidity on Monday, 17 August 2026, with the mercury set to peak at a high of 31°C. The day begins with the temperature hovering around 26°C, accompanied by light drizzles and a significant 98% humidity level, making it feel closer to 31°C. Early morning hours may bring a brief lull, but thunderstorms are forecast to develop around 02:00, bringing a higher chance of rain.
| Current Weather in Kolkata, West Bengal — Monday, 17 August 2026 | ||
Temperature 26°C | Feels Like 31°C | High 31°C |
Low 26°C | Conditions Light drizzle | Humidity 98% |
Wind Speed 12 km/h | ||
| Hourly Outlook for Kolkata — Monday, 17 August 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 26°C | Light drizzle | 63% | 11 km/h |
| 02:00 | 26°C | Thunderstorm | 75% | 7 km/h |
| 04:00 | 26°C | Moderate drizzle | 75% | 9 km/h |
| 06:00 | 27°C | Overcast | 78% | 9 km/h |
| 08:00 | 28°C | Light drizzle | 86% | 7 km/h |
| 10:00 | 29°C | Moderate drizzle | 96% | 8 km/h |
| 12:00 | 28°C | Thunderstorm | 100% | 9 km/h |
| 14:00 | 28°C | Thunderstorm | 100% | 9 km/h |
Kolkata, West Bengal Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
The afternoon will see a notable shift as moderate drizzle intensifies around 10:00, leading into a high probability of thunderstorms with rain reaching 100% by 12:00 and continuing through the 14:00 mark. The overall chance of rain for the day stands at 94%, with wind speeds remaining moderate at around 12 km/h. Residents should be prepared for wet conditions throughout much of the day, particularly during the midday thunderstorm activity.
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