Kolkata Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Thursday, 23 July 2026: Expect Overcast Skies and Thunderstorms, High of 28°C
Kolkata will experience overcast conditions today, Thursday, 23 July 2026, with a significant 'feels like' temperature of 32°C due to 95% humidity. Light drizzle is expected to begin early, with thunderstorms predicted from mid-morning onwards, bringing a high chance of rain throughout the day. The peak temperature is forecast to reach 28°C.
Kolkata's weather on Thursday, 23 July 2026, will be characterised by overcast skies and an increasing chance of rain throughout the day, with thunderstorms anticipated by mid-morning. The temperature will hover around a mild 26°C, but a significant humidity level of 95% will make it feel much warmer, reaching a 'feels like' temperature of 32°C. The day's high is forecast to be 28°C, with a low of 25°C. Hyderabad Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Thursday, 23 July 2026: Persistent Drizzle and High Humidity, High of 26°C.
| Current Weather in Kolkata, West Bengal — Thursday, 23 July 2026 | ||
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Temperature
26°C |
Feels Like
32°C |
High
28°C |
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Low
25°C |
Conditions
Overcast |
Humidity
95% |
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Wind Speed
5 km/h |
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| Hourly Outlook for Kolkata — Thursday, 23 July 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 26°C | Light drizzle | 61% | 4 km/h |
| 02:00 | 26°C | Overcast | 59% | 5 km/h |
| 04:00 | 26°C | Light drizzle | 70% | 7 km/h |
| 06:00 | 25°C | Slight rain showers | 81% | 10 km/h |
| 08:00 | 26°C | Dense drizzle | 90% | 8 km/h |
| 10:00 | 28°C | Thunderstorm | 90% | 10 km/h |
| 12:00 | 28°C | Moderate drizzle | 91% | 11 km/h |
| 14:00 | 29°C | Thunderstorm | 92% | 11 km/h |
Kolkata, West Bengal Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
The forecast indicates light drizzle and a high chance of rain, around 61%, starting from midnight. This precipitation is expected to intensify, with slight rain showers around 6 AM and dense drizzle by 8 AM, accompanied by a near 100% chance of rain. By 10 AM, the outlook shifts to thunderstorms with a 90% rain probability, escalating to moderate drizzle and thunderstorms by midday and early afternoon, with the chance of rain reaching 92% by 2 PM. Wind speeds will remain light, around 5 km/h in the early hours, picking up to a maximum of 11 km/h by the afternoon.
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