Kolkata Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Wednesday, 01 July 2026: Expect Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms, High of 32°C
Kolkata's weather on Wednesday, July 01, 2026, is dominated by overcast skies, high humidity of 97%, and a significant chance of thunderstorms and rain throughout the day. Expect temperatures to feel as high as 34°C, with heavy showers predicted for the afternoon.
Kolkata residents can expect a thoroughly wet and humid Wednesday, July 01, 2026, as overcast conditions will be punctuated by significant rainfall and thunderstorms, particularly from midday onwards. The city's temperature will hover around 27°C, but a stifling 97% humidity will make it feel considerably warmer, reaching a peak of 34°C.
| Current Weather in Kolkata, West Bengal — Wednesday, 01 July 2026 | ||
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Temperature
27°C |
Feels Like
34°C |
High
32°C |
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Low
27°C |
Conditions
Overcast |
Humidity
97% |
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Wind Speed
4 km/h |
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| Hourly Outlook for Kolkata — Wednesday, 01 July 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 27°C | Light drizzle | 41% | 2 km/h |
| 02:00 | 26°C | Moderate drizzle | 55% | 3 km/h |
| 04:00 | 26°C | Overcast | 53% | 2 km/h |
| 06:00 | 27°C | Overcast | 50% | 5 km/h |
| 08:00 | 28°C | Overcast | 51% | 3 km/h |
| 10:00 | 30°C | Light drizzle | 61% | 4 km/h |
| 12:00 | 30°C | Thunderstorm with slight hail | 73% | 7 km/h |
| 14:00 | 31°C | Thunderstorm | 84% | 4 km/h |
Kolkata, West Bengal Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
Light drizzle is forecast to begin in the early hours, intensifying by 10:00 AM. By 12:00 PM, the weather is expected to shift dramatically to thunderstorms with a slight chance of hail, bringing a 73% chance of rain. This is set to peak at 2:00 PM with full thunderstorms and an 84% chance of rain, under conditions that will feel like they are reaching a high of 32°C. The chance of rain remains at a significant 99% for the day, with wind speeds expected to remain light, peaking around 14 km/h at some point.
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