Climate Insights for Rajpur Sonarpur

South 24 Parganas, West Bengal, India

Hottest
April
35°C peak
Coldest
January
14°C low
Wettest
August
360mm rain
Best to Visit
January, February, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Rajpur Sonarpur is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1725mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 360mm of rainfall. Rajpur Sonarpur is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: April, May, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 14°C.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 25° Average: 19° Min: 14° Feb Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 18° Mar Max: 33° Average: 27° Min: 23° Apr Max: 35° Average: 30° Min: 26° May Max: 35° Average: 30° Min: 27° Jun Max: 34° Average: 30° Min: 28° Jul Max: 32° Average: 30° Min: 28° Aug Max: 32° Average: 29° Min: 27° Sep Max: 32° Average: 29° Min: 27° Oct Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 25° Nov Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 20° Dec Max: 26° Average: 20° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Rajpur Sonarpur vary considerably across the year, with a 21°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 35°C and an average of 30°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 19°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between February and March, with a 4°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 50mm 100mm 150mm 200mm 250mm 300mm 350mm 400mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 11mm Feb Precipitation: 25mm Mar Precipitation: 41mm Apr Precipitation: 67mm May Precipitation: 150mm Jun Precipitation: 241mm Jul Precipitation: 325mm Aug Precipitation: 360mm Sep Precipitation: 274mm Oct Precipitation: 167mm Nov Precipitation: 37mm Dec Precipitation: 27mm
Precipitation

Rajpur Sonarpur is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1725mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 144mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 360mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 11mm. That's 350mm less than August, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 7km/h Feb Wind Speed: 7km/h Mar Wind Speed: 8km/h Apr Wind Speed: 11km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 11km/h Jul Wind Speed: 11km/h Aug Wind Speed: 10km/h Sep Wind Speed: 9km/h Oct Wind Speed: 7km/h Nov Wind Speed: 7km/h Dec Wind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed

Rajpur Sonarpur is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 12km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 7km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 7km/h in winter, 10km/h in spring, 11km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

7 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Rajpur Sonarpur, which began on June 21, 2026. Rajpur Sonarpur is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in April at around 35°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 14°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

Spring

Temperatures range from 23 to 35°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 258mm for the season, averaging 86mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 27 to 34°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 926mm across the season with a monthly average of 309mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal. Perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 20 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 478mm across the season with a monthly average of 159mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 8km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 14 to 29°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 63mm over the season and a monthly average of 21mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 7km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 19°
Feb 23°
Mar 27°
Apr 30°
May 30°
Jun 30°
Jul 30°
Aug 29°
Sep 29°
Oct 28°
Nov 24°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Rajpur Sonarpur is during January, February, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 25mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 35°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rajpur Sonarpur based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
14 °C
25 °C
7 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
Feb
18 °C
29 °C
7 km/h
25 mm
0 cm
Mar
23 °C
33 °C
8 km/h
41 mm
0 cm
Apr
26 °C
35 °C
11 km/h
67 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
35 °C
12 km/h
150 mm
0 cm
Jun
28 °C
34 °C
11 km/h
241 mm
0 cm
Jul
28 °C
32 °C
11 km/h
325 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
32 °C
10 km/h
360 mm
0 cm
Sep Current
27 °C
32 °C
9 km/h
274 mm
0 cm
Oct
25 °C
32 °C
7 km/h
167 mm
0 cm
Nov
20 °C
30 °C
7 km/h
37 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
26 °C
8 km/h
27 mm
0 cm
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