Kolkata Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Wednesday, 12 August 2026: Expect Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms, High of 32°C
Kolkata's weather on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, will see a significant shift towards thunderstorms and heavy rain by the afternoon. The day starts partly cloudy with a peak high temperature of 32°C and a muggy feel of 34°C due to 97% humidity. Be prepared for intense showers and potential thunderstorms, especially from midday onwards.
Kolkata is bracing for significant weather changes on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, with a high probability of thunderstorms and heavy rain developing by the mid-afternoon. The day begins partly cloudy with a temperature of 27°C, but the humidity will make it feel considerably warmer, reaching up to 34°C. As the morning progresses, the chance of precipitation increases, with light drizzle expected to start around 10:00 AM and intensify.
| Current Weather in Kolkata, West Bengal — Wednesday, 12 August 2026 | ||
Temperature 27°C | Feels Like 34°C | High 32°C |
Low 27°C | Conditions Partly cloudy | Humidity 97% |
Wind Speed 2 km/h | ||
| Hourly Outlook for Kolkata — Wednesday, 12 August 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 27°C | Partly cloudy | 22% | 3 km/h |
| 02:00 | 27°C | Overcast | 10% | 4 km/h |
| 04:00 | 26°C | Partly cloudy | 15% | 3 km/h |
| 06:00 | 27°C | Overcast | 26% | 4 km/h |
| 08:00 | 30°C | Overcast | 41% | 4 km/h |
| 10:00 | 31°C | Light drizzle | 54% | 4 km/h |
| 12:00 | 33°C | Light drizzle | 71% | 6 km/h |
| 14:00 | 31°C | Thunderstorm | 90% | 7 km/h |
Kolkata, West Bengal Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
The most intense weather is forecast to hit between 12:00 PM and 2:00 PM, when the chance of rain escalates to 71% and then 90% respectively, accompanied by thunderstorms. The overall high for the day is predicted to be 32°C, with a low of 27°C. With humidity at a peak of 97%, these storms could bring considerable disruption, especially as reports indicate recent spells of intense rainfall impacting parts of the region.
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