Climate Insights for Ghātāl

Paschim Medinipur, West Bengal, India
Hottest
April
39°C peak
Coldest
January
14°C low
Wettest
August
399mm rain
Best to Visit
January, November, December
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ghātāl is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 1479mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 399mm of rainfall. Ghātāl 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, November, 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: 27° Average: 20° Min: 14° Feb Max: 31° Average: 25° Min: 21° Mar Max: 33° Average: 28° Min: 24° Apr Max: 39° Average: 33° Min: 28° May Max: 36° Average: 31° Min: 27° Jun Max: 34° Average: 31° Min: 28° Jul Max: 32° Average: 29° Min: 27° Aug Max: 32° Average: 29° Min: 27° Sep Max: 32° Average: 29° Min: 27° Oct Max: 32° Average: 28° Min: 24° Nov Max: 29° Average: 23° Min: 18° Dec Max: 27° Average: 20° Min: 15°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Ghātāl vary considerably across the year, with a 25°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. April is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 33°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 14°C and an average of 20°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between January and February, with a 5°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: 14mm Feb Precipitation: 152mm Mar Precipitation: 24mm Apr Precipitation: 11mm May Precipitation: 150mm Jun Precipitation: 159mm Jul Precipitation: 235mm Aug Precipitation: 399mm Sep Precipitation: 221mm Oct Precipitation: 81mm Nov Precipitation: 33mm Dec Precipitation: 0mm
Precipitation

Ghātāl is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1479mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 123mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 399mm of rainfall. July and September also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is December, with just 0mm. That's 399mm 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 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 2km/h Feb Wind Speed: 2km/h Mar Wind Speed: 2km/h Apr Wind Speed: 3km/h May Wind Speed: 3km/h Jun Wind Speed: 3km/h Jul Wind Speed: 3km/h Aug Wind Speed: 3km/h Sep Wind Speed: 2km/h Oct Wind Speed: 2km/h Nov Wind Speed: 2km/h Dec Wind Speed: 2km/h
Wind Speed

Ghātāl is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is April, averaging 3km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

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

63 days until Autumn

It is currently summer in Ghātāl, which began on June 21, 2026. Ghātāl 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 39°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 14°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 63 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 24 to 39°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 186mm for the season, averaging 62mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 27 to 34°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 793mm across the season with a monthly average of 264mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 3km/h. Light, breathable clothing is ideal — perfect conditions for outdoor activities.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 18 to 32°C. Rainfall is heavy, totalling around 334mm across the season with a monthly average of 111mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A waterproof jacket and sturdy footwear are recommended as rain becomes more frequent.

Winter

Temperatures range from 14 to 31°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 166mm for the season, averaging 55mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 2km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan 20°
Feb 25°
Mar 28°
Apr 33°
May 31°
Jun 31°
Jul 29°
Aug 29°
Sep 29°
Oct 28°
Nov 23°
Dec 20°

The best time to visit Ghātāl is during January, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 16mm per month. By contrast, April can be uncomfortably hot with temperatures reaching 39°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 Ghātāl 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
27 °C
2 km/h
14 mm
0 cm
Feb
21 °C
31 °C
2 km/h
152 mm
0 cm
Mar
24 °C
33 °C
2 km/h
24 mm
0 cm
Apr
28 °C
39 °C
3 km/h
11 mm
0 cm
May
27 °C
36 °C
3 km/h
150 mm
0 cm
Jun
28 °C
34 °C
3 km/h
159 mm
0 cm
Jul Current
27 °C
32 °C
3 km/h
235 mm
0 cm
Aug
27 °C
32 °C
3 km/h
399 mm
0 cm
Sep
27 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
221 mm
0 cm
Oct
24 °C
32 °C
2 km/h
81 mm
0 cm
Nov
18 °C
29 °C
2 km/h
33 mm
0 cm
Dec
15 °C
27 °C
2 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
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