Climate/Weather

Kolkata is located in the far east of Indian sub continent and close to the sea, Bay of Bengal. The weather of the city as such is greatly influenced by the adjoining sea. The place enjoys a sub tropical climate. The temperature in summers can reach to a maximum of 41 ° C. The minimum recorded temperature during winters stands as low as 9 °C. Kolkata receives surplus rainfall during monsoons. The outpour is due to summer monsoons yeilding into a good rainfall.