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Exploring Calcutta

The city of Calcutta has some interesting things to see and do. Popular attractions in and around Calcutta include:

• Numbi Gate
• Paul Kruger Gate
• Phabeni Gate
• Perry's Bridge Reptile Park
• Shangana Cultural Village
• Paul Kruger Statue

When making plans for your trip to Calcutta, you can also use ebookers to search for a convenient flight into Mala Mala (AAM) Airport. You can narrow down your search by number of stops, airline or time of departure to identify one that'll meet your needs.

When is the Best Time to Explore Calcutta?

If you're curious when is the best time of year to travel to Calcutta, you might find this info about seasonal weather helpful when you are organising your getaway. The warmest months in Calcutta are typically February and March, whereas the coldest months are usually July and June. The months with the most rain are January and December, whereas June and August have the least.

Here's a rundown on how much rain you can expect and what the temperatures are going to be like:

• From January to March, the average daytime temperature is 32°C and at night it is 19°C. Seasonal average rainfall is 321 mm.
• If you visit between April and June, you can expect an average temp of 29°C during the day and 12°C at night. Average rainfall during this season is 52 mm.
• The daytime average temp from July to September is 31°C and the night-time average is 11°C. Average precipitation for this season is 26 mm.
• Between October and December, the average temp during the day is 31°C and 17°C at night. Seasonal average rain is 220 mm.
• The average annual rainfall in Calcutta is 618 mm.