• Climate
The city enjoys fairly stable, warm and humid temperatures
throughout the year. Monsoons are between late June
and early October. Winters, between late November and
late January, are mild and pleasant. Long and hot summers
extend between April and July.
• Geographical Location
Latitude 22 degrees 82 minutes North
Longitude 88 degrees 20 minutes East
• Warmest Months
April to July
• Coolest Months
November to January
• Average Temperature
Winter (12-27 degrees C)
Summer (24-38 degrees C)
• Rainfall
160cm/year
• Lakes Dhakuria Lake (Rabindra Sarovar) in South Calcutta
• Language
Regional Language: Bengali
• Other Languages Spoken
Hindi, English and Urdu.
• Public Transportation
Buses, double-decker buses, mini-buses, auto-rickshaws,
the Metro, trams, human-drawn rickshaws, taxi cabs.
• Dressing and Eating
The sari is the traditional and most commonly-seen garb
of adult women. But it is not at all uncommon to see
all other kinds of women's wear: trousers, salwaar kameez,
skirts, etc. Men wear shirts and trousers for office
and formal wear while the dhoti/punjabi come out for
social occasions and festivals.
• Markets and Shopping Areas
Gariahat and Lake Market in South Calcutta, Park Street,
New Market, Camac Street areas in Central Calcutta, Shyambazaar,
College Street and Burrabazaar in North Calcutta.
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