Kolkata Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Monday, 24 August 2026: Expect Thunderstorms with Hail and Heavy Rain, High of 32°C
Kolkata's weather on Monday, 24 August 2026, will be dominated by overcast conditions and a high chance of rain, escalating to thunderstorms with slight hail by late morning. Temperatures will feel significantly warmer than the actual 28°C due to 90% humidity, with a peak high of 32°C expected.
Kolkata, West Bengal, is set for a tumultuous weather day on Monday, 24 August 2026, with thunderstorms and even slight hail anticipated by late morning. The day begins with overcast skies and a current temperature of 28°C, feeling like a much warmer 34°C due to 90% humidity. A significant chance of rain looms, escalating to 82% by 10:00 AM, accompanied by gusty winds that could reach a maximum of 14 km/h. The heaviest downpours, with a 100% chance of rain, are expected around noon, coinciding with the peak of the thunderstorms.
| Current Weather in Kolkata, West Bengal — Monday, 24 August 2026 | ||
Temperature 28°C | Feels Like 34°C | High 32°C |
Low 27°C | Conditions Overcast | Humidity 90% |
Wind Speed 9 km/h | ||
| Hourly Outlook for Kolkata — Monday, 24 August 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 28°C | Overcast | 7% | 9 km/h |
| 02:00 | 27°C | Partly cloudy | 16% | 10 km/h |
| 04:00 | 27°C | Partly cloudy | 23% | 10 km/h |
| 06:00 | 27°C | Partly cloudy | 31% | 10 km/h |
| 08:00 | 29°C | Light drizzle | 43% | 11 km/h |
| 10:00 | 28°C | Thunderstorm with slight hail | 82% | 14 km/h |
| 12:00 | 28°C | Thunderstorm with slight hail | 100% | 16 km/h |
| 14:00 | 30°C | Light drizzle | 100% | 12 km/h |
Kolkata, West Bengal Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
The forecast indicates a high of 32°C and a low of 27°C, but the pervasive humidity will make conditions feel more intense throughout the day. Light drizzle is expected to return around 2:00 PM, continuing with a high chance of rain. With a 92% overall chance of rain and the potential for stormy conditions, residents are advised to carry umbrellas and exercise caution, particularly during the midday period when weather activity is forecast to be at its most intense.
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