West Bengal temperatures to dip 4°C after Kali Puja, rain from Monday
Synopsis
West Bengal gets a rare weather double: dry, cooler skies for Kali Puja on Sunday — with temperatures falling up to 4°C — followed by a mid-week rain surge driven by a new low-pressure system over north Bengal. South Bengal districts including Kolkata face thundershowers from Monday, with intensity peaking Tuesday through Wednesday.
Key Takeaways
The IMD forecast a 2–4°C temperature drop across West Bengal within 24 hours of 7 November 2026 .
Kali Puja on Sunday, 9 November is expected to remain dry , with cool early mornings and nights especially in western districts.
Kolkata's maximum temperature on Saturday stood at 30°C ; minimum at 21.2°C .
A newly formed low-pressure area over north Bengal will trigger rain across south and north Bengal from Monday, 10 November .
Districts including Kolkata, Howrah, North 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, Nadia and Murshidabad face light to moderate rain with thundershowers and gusty winds of 30–40 kmph .
Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar and Jalpaiguri are forecast to receive light rain by Wednesday, 12 November .
West Bengal is set to experience a gradual onset of winter conditions as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecast a temperature drop of two to four degrees Celsius over the next 24 hours, bringing a noticeable chill to the state around Kali Puja on Sunday, 9 November 2026. The IMD made the forecast on Saturday, 7 November, adding that dry weather would prevail through the festival before giving way to widespread rain from Monday.
Festival Weather: Dry but Cooler
Kali Puja celebrants across West Bengal can expect dry skies, but with a perceptible drop in temperature, particularly during early morning and night hours. The cooling effect is expected to be most pronounced in the western districts of the state. In Kolkata, the maximum temperature on Saturday hovered around 30 degrees Celsius, while the minimum was recorded at 21.2 degrees Celsius. The IMD has ruled out any rainfall in the city on both Saturday and Sunday.
Rain Returns from Monday: Districts on Alert
A newly formed low-pressure area over north Bengal is expected to create favourable conditions for precipitation across several districts starting Monday, 10 November. According to the IMD, light to moderate rain accompanied by thundershowers is likely in Kolkata, Howrah, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, Nadia, and Murshidabad. Coastal areas may see gusty winds reaching 30 to 40 km per hour.
'Dry weather will prevail till Kali Puja on Sunday. The weather will start changing from Monday. Rain will continue in south and north Bengal... Rain chances will increase further on Tuesday,' a Met department official said.
Intensification Expected Mid-Week
Rain activity is forecast to intensify through Tuesday and Wednesday. South Bengal districts — including Kolkata, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, West Midnapore, Nadia, and Murshidabad — are likely to receive light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms. Isolated gusty winds of 30 to 40 kmph are also possible at several locations.
North Bengal Braces for Rain Too
North Bengal is similarly expected to see increased rainfall from Tuesday. The IMD specifically forecast light rainfall on Wednesday for Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, and Jalpaiguri, along with the possibility of gusty winds at one or two places. This comes as the region transitions from post-monsoon dryness toward the pre-winter precipitation cycle typical of early November in the sub-Himalayan foothills.
With temperatures set to ease and rain returning mid-week, West Bengal appears to be moving toward its annual winter transition — a period that typically anchors daily life and agricultural calendars across the state.
Point of View
Rather than the Bay of Bengal, which could mean more sustained and geographically diffuse rainfall than a coastal system would produce. For farmers in south Bengal finishing late kharif harvests, the mid-week intensification is a critical variable. The IMD's district-level specificity is a positive, but as past November forecasts have shown, low-pressure systems over the sub-Himalayan foothills can stall unpredictably — making real-time updates essential.
NationPress
7 Nov 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Will it rain in Kolkata during Kali Puja 2026?
No, the IMD has ruled out rainfall in Kolkata on both Saturday and Sunday. Kali Puja on 9 November is expected to remain dry, though temperatures will be cooler than usual.
By how much will temperatures drop in West Bengal?
The IMD forecast a drop of two to four degrees Celsius over 24 hours from 7 November 2026. The cooling will be most noticeable in western districts, particularly during early morning and night hours.
When will rain start in West Bengal after Kali Puja?
Rain is forecast to begin across south and north Bengal from Monday, 10 November, driven by a newly formed low-pressure area over north Bengal. Activity is expected to intensify on Tuesday and continue through Wednesday.
Which districts in south Bengal are likely to receive rain next week?
Kolkata, Howrah, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, East Midnapore, West Midnapore, Nadia, and Murshidabad are forecast to receive light to moderate rainfall with thundershowers from Monday. Coastal areas may also experience gusty winds of 30–40 kmph.
Will north Bengal also see rain this week?
Yes, north Bengal is expected to see increased rainfall from Tuesday. Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, and Jalpaiguri are specifically forecast to receive light rain on Wednesday, 12 November, with possible gusty winds at isolated spots.
