Kolkata is set to move swiftly out of its brief winter phase, with forecasters indicating a steady rise in day temperatures from early March and no rainfall expected across most of West Bengal. The shift, coming just ahead of Dol and Holi festivities, signals an early transition toward pre-summer conditions, a development that carries implications for energy demand, public health preparedness and urban climate resilience.
According to the latest Kolkata weather update issued by the regional meteorological office, south Bengal will remain dry over the coming days. While morning and late evening conditions retain a mild chill, daytime temperatures are expected to edge upwards by 2–4°C from the start of March. Maximum temperatures in Kolkata are likely to move into the low 30s, with forecasts suggesting readings could approach 33°C in the first week of the month. Humidity levels remain high, hovering between moderate and very high bands, which could intensify thermal discomfort despite temperatures not yet reaching peak summer thresholds. Urban planners note that high humidity combined with rising heat can amplify the “heat island” effect in dense built-up zones, particularly in areas with limited tree cover and reflective surfaces.
The current Kolkata weather update indicates that minimum temperatures will gradually climb from the high teens to the low twenties. Skies are expected to remain largely clear, increasing solar exposure across the metropolitan region. For real estate managers and facility operators, this typically marks the beginning of higher electricity consumption driven by cooling needs in residential and commercial buildings. Across north Bengal, conditions are expected to remain largely dry as well, although hill districts may witness isolated light precipitation. However, no widespread rainfall activity is forecast for the state in the coming week. Climate analysts point out that earlier warming patterns have become more frequent in eastern India over the past decade. While short-term fluctuations are common during seasonal transitions, sustained temperature increases in March can affect construction timelines, outdoor labour productivity and water demand patterns in urban centres.
For civic authorities, the emerging weather trend underscores the importance of heat preparedness planning well before April. Measures such as ensuring access to drinking water in public spaces, maintaining urban green cover and promoting passive cooling design in buildings are increasingly seen as essential rather than optional. As festivities approach, residents can expect dry and progressively warmer days. The broader question for Kolkata’s planners and developers is how effectively the city adapts to increasingly compressed winters and prolonged warm periods a pattern that is steadily reshaping the rhythm of urban life.
