Kolkata Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Wednesday, 23 September 2026: Expect Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms, High of 31°C
Kolkata's weather on Wednesday, 23 September 2026, will be dominated by overcast skies and a high chance of rain. Expect thunderstorms and drizzle throughout the day, with temperatures feeling like 31°C and humidity at 90%. Plan for significant rainfall, with conditions expected to be wet for most of the day.
Kolkata residents should prepare for a day of persistent rain and thunderstorms on Wednesday, 23 September 2026, with overcast conditions dominating. The temperature will hover around 27°C, feeling warmer at 31°C, and is expected to remain between a low of 26°C and a high of 31°C. Humidity will be high at 90%, with winds at 12 km/h.
| Current Weather in Kolkata, West Bengal — Wednesday, 23 September 2026 | ||
Temperature 27°C | Feels Like 31°C | High 31°C |
Low 26°C | Conditions Overcast | Humidity 90% |
Wind Speed 12 km/h | ||
| Hourly Outlook for Kolkata — Wednesday, 23 September 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 27°C | Light drizzle | 48% | 12 km/h |
| 02:00 | 26°C | Moderate drizzle | 63% | 15 km/h |
| 04:00 | 25°C | Moderate drizzle | 83% | 16 km/h |
| 06:00 | 26°C | Light drizzle | 97% | 15 km/h |
| 08:00 | 28°C | Slight rain showers | 100% | 18 km/h |
| 10:00 | 30°C | Thunderstorm | 100% | 14 km/h |
| 12:00 | 28°C | Thunderstorm with slight hail | 100% | 17 km/h |
| 14:00 | 27°C | Dense drizzle | 100% | 15 km/h |
Kolkata, West Bengal Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
The city is forecast to experience significant rainfall throughout the day. Light drizzle is expected to begin around midnight, intensifying to moderate drizzle by 2 AM and becoming heavy by 4 AM. The chance of rain will reach 100% by 6 AM, accompanied by slight showers. The midday hours will see thunderstorms, with a brief period of hail around 12 PM, while dense drizzle returns by 2 PM. The maximum wind speed is predicted to be 15 km/h.
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