Kolkata Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Saturday, 01 August 2026: Expect Heavy Thunderstorms and High Humidity, High of 32°C
Kolkata residents can expect an overcast day on Saturday, 01 August 2026, with heavy thunderstorms predicted from late morning. The feels-like temperature will reach 33°C due to 91% humidity, while the high temperature is set at 32°C. Heavy rain is likely from 10:00 onwards, with wind speeds peaking at 14 km/h.
Kolkata's weather on Saturday, 01 August 2026, will be dominated by overcast skies and a significant chance of heavy thunderstorms, especially from late morning onwards. The temperature will hover around 27°C, but a high humidity of 91% will make it feel much warmer, reaching up to 33°C. The day's high temperature is forecast to be 32°C. Chennai Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Saturday, 01 August 2026: Overcast Conditions and High Humidity, High of 37°C.
| Current Weather in Kolkata, West Bengal — Saturday, 01 August 2026 | ||
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Temperature
27°C |
Feels Like
33°C |
High
32°C |
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Low
27°C |
Conditions
Overcast |
Humidity
91% |
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Wind Speed
7 km/h |
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| Hourly Outlook for Kolkata — Saturday, 01 August 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 27°C | Overcast | 0% | 7 km/h |
| 02:00 | 27°C | Overcast | 6% | 6 km/h |
| 04:00 | 27°C | Overcast | 44% | 5 km/h |
| 06:00 | 27°C | Light drizzle | 61% | 6 km/h |
| 08:00 | 29°C | Partly cloudy | 55% | 9 km/h |
| 10:00 | 28°C | Thunderstorm | 78% | 12 km/h |
| 12:00 | 30°C | Thunderstorm | 93% | 11 km/h |
| 14:00 | 30°C | Thunderstorm | 92% | 13 km/h |
Kolkata, West Bengal Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
Light drizzle is expected to begin around 06:00, intensifying into thunderstorms by 10:00. By midday, at 12:00, the chance of rain will peak at 93%, with thunderstorms expected to continue through the afternoon. Wind speeds will be moderate, reaching a maximum of 14 km/h during the stormy periods. Residents should carry umbrellas for protection against the heavy showers anticipated from 10:00 onwards.
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