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Kolkata in August: a fine time to go

Excellent time to visit · fit score 92/100Crowds: peakStays ~30% pricier than peak

Aug: Monsoon season — heavy rainfall expected. Good for nature lovers, but outdoor travel can be challenging.

Weather & what it actually feels like

Aug: Monsoon season — heavy rainfall expected. Good for nature lovers, but outdoor travel can be challenging.

What a August trip costs · per person, 4 days, for a couple

Budget

₹9,130 / person

  • Stay · 3n₹2,730
  • Food₹4,400
  • Local + entry₹2,000
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Mid-range

₹14,980 / person

  • Stay · 3n₹8,580
  • Food₹4,400
  • Local + entry₹2,000

Luxury

₹33,700 / person

  • Stay · 3n₹27,300
  • Food₹4,400
  • Local + entry₹2,000

August multiplier already applied (1.30× on stays). Engine fares: IRCTC tables + median rates, updated 2024.

Every month, scored

Jan
85 · great
Feb
85 · great
Mar
89 · great
Apr
93 · great
May
89 · great
Jun
89 · great
Jul
88 · great
Aug
92 · you are here
Sep
95 · great
Oct
91 · great
Nov
88 · great
Dec
85 · great

August questions, answered

Is August a good time to visit Kolkata?

Excellent time to visit. Aug: Monsoon season — heavy rainfall expected. Good for nature lovers, but outdoor travel can be challenging.

How much does a trip to Kolkata cost in August?

A typical 4-day trip for two costs from ₹9,130 (budget) to ₹33,700 (luxury), excluding travel to Kolkata. These are seasonally adjusted for August.

When is the best time to visit Kolkata?

The best months are September, April, August.

Nearby, same trip

🍵Darjeeling· in August🐯Sundarbans· in August🏺Bishnupur· in August🏰Murshidabad· in August

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