Kolkata Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Wednesday, 02 September 2026: Expect Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms, High of 29°C
Kolkata's weather on Wednesday, 02 September 2026, will be dominated by overcast skies, heavy rain, and thunderstorms, with a high of 29°C. Humidity will be high at 96%, making the 'feels like' temperature reach 32°C. Residents should prepare for near-constant precipitation and potential hailstorms around midday.
Kolkata will experience a day of persistent overcast conditions with heavy rain and thunderstorms on Wednesday, 02 September 2026. The city can expect a high temperature of 29°C, with a 'feels like' temperature reaching 32°C due to 96% humidity. The day begins with a 26°C temperature and overcast skies, but the chance of rain is a significant 78% from midnight, escalating to 88% by 02:00 with light drizzle.
| Current Weather in Kolkata, West Bengal — Wednesday, 02 September 2026 | ||
Temperature 26°C | Feels Like 32°C | High 29°C |
Low 26°C | Conditions Overcast | Humidity 96% |
Wind Speed 10 km/h | ||
| Hourly Outlook for Kolkata — Wednesday, 02 September 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 26°C | Overcast | 78% | 10 km/h |
| 02:00 | 26°C | Light drizzle | 88% | 11 km/h |
| 04:00 | 25°C | Thunderstorm | 87% | 7 km/h |
| 06:00 | 26°C | Moderate drizzle | 87% | 10 km/h |
| 08:00 | 27°C | Moderate drizzle | 92% | 10 km/h |
| 10:00 | 29°C | Light drizzle | 95% | 7 km/h |
| 12:00 | 30°C | Thunderstorm with slight hail | 96% | 7 km/h |
| 14:00 | 29°C | Moderate drizzle | 92% | 7 km/h |
Kolkata, West Bengal Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
The weather is forecast to intensify mid-morning, with moderate drizzle and a 92% chance of rain expected by 08:00. By midday, the city braces for thunderstorms with a slight chance of hail and a peak rain probability of 96% around 12:00. Following the peak, moderate drizzle and a 92% chance of rain will continue through the early afternoon, with wind speeds remaining around 7 km/h. Residents are advised to carry umbrellas throughout the day due to the high probability of rain and potential for sudden downpours.
The day's low temperature is anticipated to be 26°C, consistent with the overnight and early morning hours. While the overall wind speed is expected to be around 10 km/h, it might gust up to 17 km/h during the more intense weather periods. The forecast indicates a near 100% chance of precipitation for the majority of the day, making it a wet Wednesday for the metropolis.
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