What is the weather like in Chennai vs Kolkata in August?

In August, Chennai averages 36°C high / 26°C low with about 105 mm of rain; Kolkata averages 32°C high / 27°C low with about 355 mm.

Chennai vs Kolkata in August

Chennai is the better pick in August — 52 vs 34 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chennai is sweltering, rainy, while Kolkata is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Chennai vs Kolkata — August climate, side by side

	Chennai	Kolkata
Comfort score	52/100 (D)	34/100 (F)
Feels-like high	41°C	38°C
Avg high / low	36° / 26°	32° / 27°
Rainfall	105 mm	355 mm
Rainy days	18	30
Humidity	72%	87%
Air quality (AQI)	69	86

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Chennai vs Kolkata in August — FAQ

Is August better in Chennai or Kolkata?: Chennai is the better pick in August — 52 vs 34 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chennai is sweltering, rainy, while Kolkata is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Chennai vs Kolkata in August?: In August, Chennai averages 36°C high / 26°C low with about 105 mm of rain; Kolkata averages 32°C high / 27°C low with about 355 mm.