Kolkata Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Thursday, 20 August 2026: Expect Heavy Thunderstorms and Rain, High of 32°C
Kolkata's weather on Thursday, 20 August 2026, will see a stark shift from clear skies to thunderstorms and heavy rain. The high temperature will reach 32°C, with humidity at 92%. Expect peak rainfall and thunderstorms from late morning through the afternoon, with winds reaching up to 12 km/h.
Kolkata residents should brace for significant weather changes today, Thursday, 20 August 2026, as thunderstorms and heavy rain are forecast to move in starting around 10 AM. The day begins with a clear sky and a temperature of 27°C, feeling like 33°C due to 92% humidity, but this will shift dramatically. Chennai Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Thursday, 20 August 2026: Expect High Humidity and Overnight Rain, High of 36°C.
| Current Weather in Kolkata, West Bengal — Thursday, 20 August 2026 | ||
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Temperature
27°C |
Feels Like
33°C |
High
32°C |
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Low
26°C |
Conditions
Clear sky |
Humidity
92% |
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Wind Speed
7 km/h |
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| Hourly Outlook for Kolkata — Thursday, 20 August 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 27°C | Mainly clear | 0% | 8 km/h |
| 02:00 | 27°C | Mainly clear | 0% | 6 km/h |
| 04:00 | 27°C | Mainly clear | 0% | 5 km/h |
| 06:00 | 27°C | Partly cloudy | 0% | 5 km/h |
| 08:00 | 30°C | Overcast | 2% | 7 km/h |
| 10:00 | 32°C | Thunderstorm | 52% | 8 km/h |
| 12:00 | 32°C | Thunderstorm | 88% | 6 km/h |
| 14:00 | 30°C | Thunderstorm | 98% | 12 km/h |
Kolkata, West Bengal Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
By 10 AM, the chance of rain jumps to 52%, escalating to 88% by noon and peaking at 98% around 2 PM. During this period, the high temperature will reach 32°C, with winds reaching a maximum of 12 km/h. An overall chance of rain for the day stands at 76%.
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