Kolkata Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Sunday, 16 August 2026: Expect Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms, High of 32°C
Kolkata weather on Sunday, 16 August 2026, will see a transition from mainly clear skies to dense drizzle and thunderstorms in the afternoon. The high temperature will be 32°C, with the 'feels like' temperature reaching 33°C due to 91% humidity. Be prepared for a high chance of rain, particularly thunderstorms around 2 PM.
Kolkata will experience a significant shift in weather on Sunday, 16 August 2026, with dense drizzle picking up around 10 AM and escalating to thunderstorms with near 100% rain chances by early afternoon. The day's high temperature will reach 32°C, but with 91% humidity, the 'feels like' temperature could soar to 33°C. Shimla Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Sunday, 16 August 2026: Mainly Clear with Afternoon Showers and, High of 22°C.
| Current Weather in Kolkata, West Bengal — Sunday, 16 August 2026 | ||
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Temperature
27°C |
Feels Like
33°C |
High
32°C |
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Low
25°C |
Conditions
Mainly clear |
Humidity
91% |
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Wind Speed
8 km/h |
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| Hourly Outlook for Kolkata — Sunday, 16 August 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 27°C | Mainly clear | 15% | 8 km/h |
| 02:00 | 26°C | Mainly clear | 25% | 8 km/h |
| 04:00 | 26°C | Partly cloudy | 27% | 9 km/h |
| 06:00 | 27°C | Overcast | 32% | 7 km/h |
| 08:00 | 29°C | Light drizzle | 43% | 9 km/h |
| 10:00 | 30°C | Dense drizzle | 70% | 11 km/h |
| 12:00 | 31°C | Light drizzle | 90% | 9 km/h |
| 14:00 | 28°C | Thunderstorm | 98% | 4 km/h |
Kolkata, West Bengal Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
Morning conditions are forecast to be mainly clear, with temperatures around 27°C and a low chance of rain. However, this will rapidly change. By 8 AM, light drizzle is expected, intensifying to dense drizzle by 10 AM with an increased rain chance. The most intense weather, including thunderstorms and a rain probability of 98%, is forecast around 2 PM, accompanied by a sharp drop in temperature to 28°C and winds around 4 km/h. Residents should be prepared for heavy showers and potential downpours throughout the afternoon.
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