West Bengal Weather Update: Light Rain Likely in Several Districts, Temperatures to Drop by 2–3°C
Kolkata, November 12, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): Most districts of West Bengal are expected to experience dry weather on Thursday. However, isolated areas of South Bengal may receive light rain or thundershowers. A slight chill may also be felt during the morning and night hours.
According to the forecast issued by the Regional Meteorological Centre (RMC) in Alipore, rainfall activity is likely to decrease across most parts of South Bengal, including Kolkata. North Bengal is also expected to remain mainly dry.
Kolkata Weather Forecast for November 12
Kolkata is likely to record a maximum temperature of around 29–30°C and a minimum temperature of approximately 22°C.
Light mist may occur during the morning, followed by mainly clear skies. Partly cloudy conditions are possible during the afternoon.
At 5:30 AM, the Alipore weather station recorded a temperature of 22.6°C and relative humidity of 96%.
Rain Likely in Several South Bengal Districts
According to the Alipore Meteorological Centre, isolated areas of North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Nadia, Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, East Midnapore and West Midnapore may receive light to moderate rainfall or thundershowers.
Other districts of South Bengal may also experience light rain at one or two places. However, the weather department has not issued any specific warning for these areas.
Bankura, Purulia, Jhargram, East Bardhaman, West Bardhaman, Birbhum and Murshidabad are likely to remain mostly dry throughout the day.
North Bengal Weather Forecast
Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, North Dinajpur, South Dinajpur and Malda may experience light rain or thundershowers at isolated places during the morning.
However, the weather is expected to remain dry across all districts during the 24 hours following 8:30 AM on Thursday.
Temperatures May Fall by 2–3°C in South Bengal
The Meteorological Department has forecast a gradual decline of 2–3°C in minimum temperatures across South Bengal over the next three days.
After this period, no major change in temperatures is expected.
The falling night temperatures may bring a gradual increase in winter conditions, particularly during the early morning and late evening hours.
Low-Pressure System Likely to Develop Over Bay of Bengal
Meanwhile, a low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal around November 13.
According to the forecast, the system may become more organised around November 14 and intensify into a depression by November 15.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. Will it rain in West Bengal on November 12?
Most districts are expected to remain dry, although isolated areas of South Bengal and North Bengal may experience light rain or thundershowers during the morning.
2. What will the weather be like in Kolkata on November 12?
Kolkata is likely to experience light morning mist, mainly clear skies and partly cloudy conditions during the afternoon.
3. What will be the maximum and minimum temperatures in Kolkata?
The maximum temperature is expected to be around 29–30°C, while the minimum may remain close to 22°C.
4. Which South Bengal districts may receive rainfall?
North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, Nadia, Kolkata, Howrah, Hooghly, East Midnapore and West Midnapore may receive light to moderate rain or thundershowers at isolated places.
5. Will North Bengal receive rainfall?
Some areas of Darjeeling, Kalimpong, Jalpaiguri, Alipurduar, Cooch Behar, North Dinajpur, South Dinajpur and Malda may receive light rain during the morning.
6. When will temperatures fall in South Bengal?
Minimum temperatures may gradually decline by 2–3°C over the next three days.
7. Has the weather department issued any special warning for West Bengal?
No specific weather warning has been issued for the areas mentioned in the forecast.
8. When is a low-pressure area likely to form over the Bay of Bengal?
A low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal around November 13 and may intensify into a depression by November 15.