Kolkata Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Wednesday, 29 July 2026: Expect Thunderstorms and Drizzle, High of 30°C
Kolkata's weather on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, will see a high of 30°C with a 'feels like' temperature of 32°C due to 91% humidity. Drizzle is expected from the morning, escalating to thunderstorms and heavy rain with a 100% chance of precipitation by midday. Prepare for a humid and wet day.
Kolkata, West Bengal, will experience a day of varied weather on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, marked by an anticipated high temperature of 30°C and a significant humidity level of 91%. The conditions will feel warmer, with a 'feels like' temperature reaching 32°C. A prominent shift from mainly clear conditions is expected in the morning, with drizzle beginning around 8 AM and escalating to moderate drizzle by 12 PM. Significant rainfall is forecast throughout the day, with a 100% chance of rain developing, especially between 10 AM and 2 PM when thunderstorms are likely. Overnight, temperatures will be a mild 26°C.
| Current Weather in Kolkata, West Bengal — Wednesday, 29 July 2026 | ||
Temperature 27°C | Feels Like 32°C | High 30°C |
Low 26°C | Conditions Mainly clear | Humidity 91% |
Wind Speed 12 km/h | ||
| Hourly Outlook for Kolkata — Wednesday, 29 July 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 27°C | Partly cloudy | 41% | 12 km/h |
| 02:00 | 26°C | Mainly clear | 49% | 12 km/h |
| 04:00 | 26°C | Mainly clear | 35% | 11 km/h |
| 06:00 | 27°C | Partly cloudy | 37% | 13 km/h |
| 08:00 | 29°C | Light drizzle | 61% | 14 km/h |
| 10:00 | 28°C | Thunderstorm | 85% | 13 km/h |
| 12:00 | 30°C | Moderate drizzle | 98% | 12 km/h |
| 14:00 | 29°C | Thunderstorm | 96% | 9 km/h |
Kolkata, West Bengal Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
Residents should prepare for the possibility of thunderstorms and heavy rain, particularly during the late morning and early afternoon hours. While the overall condition is forecast to be mainly clear, localised showers and thunderstorms are probable. Maximum wind speeds are expected to be around 22 km/h, but can be lower at 12 km/h during the midday peak of rain.
The chance of rain escalates significantly from the early morning hours, reaching 85% by 10 AM and peaking at 98% by noon. By 2 PM, thunderstorms are still predicted with a 96% chance of rain. The day's low temperature will be around 26°C, while the high will reach 30°C.
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