Kolkata Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Wednesday, 26 August 2026: Expect Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms, High of 32°C
Kolkata's weather on Wednesday, 26 August 2026, will be dominated by overcast skies and a significant chance of thunderstorms and drizzle. The temperature will feel warmer due to high humidity. Expect the heaviest rain and thunderstorms around midday, with conditions gradually easing.
Kolkata residents can expect an overcast Wednesday, 26 August 2026, with the day's temperature hovering around 28°C, feeling like a much warmer 34°C due to high humidity of 92%. While the high temperature is forecast to reach 32°C and the low 27°C, the significant weather event for the day will be the intermittent thunderstorms and considerable chance of rain throughout.
| Current Weather in Kolkata, West Bengal — Wednesday, 26 August 2026 | ||
Temperature 28°C | Feels Like 34°C | High 32°C |
Low 27°C | Conditions Overcast | Humidity 92% |
Wind Speed 8 km/h | ||
| Hourly Outlook for Kolkata — Wednesday, 26 August 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 28°C | Overcast | 14% | 7 km/h |
| 02:00 | 27°C | Overcast | 37% | 7 km/h |
| 04:00 | 25°C | Thunderstorm | 60% | 10 km/h |
| 06:00 | 26°C | Light drizzle | 58% | 7 km/h |
| 08:00 | 29°C | Overcast | 39% | 8 km/h |
| 10:00 | 31°C | Light drizzle | 72% | 7 km/h |
| 12:00 | 31°C | Thunderstorm | 95% | 11 km/h |
| 14:00 | 29°C | Moderate drizzle | 98% | 8 km/h |
Kolkata, West Bengal Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
The most intense period of unsettled weather is expected around midday, with thunderstorms predicted to bring a 95% chance of rain at 12:00 PM, followed by moderate drizzle with a 98% rain probability at 2:00 PM. Earlier in the morning, light drizzle is expected around 6:00 AM, transitioning to a higher likelihood of rain by 10:00 AM. The wind speed will remain relatively light, around 8 km/h, with gusts potentially reaching a maximum of 16 km/h.
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