Weather in Asansol, West Bengal
Located in West Bengal, India, Asansol is a well-known regional city in the semi-arid to humid subtropical climate zone, at about 23.7°N latitude.
Climate Overview
The southwest monsoon dominates central India from June through September. Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Gujarat all receive the bulk of their rain in these four months. Asansol's year splits into three broad phases — summer (March–June), monsoon (July–September) and post-monsoon/winter (October–February). Each has its own character and forecast challenges.
Weather by season in Asansol
Asansol's year divides into four broad seasons. The southwest monsoon normally arrives around 15 June. Daytime figures below are typical lowland values for this latitude — hill stations sit markedly cooler.
- Winter (Dec–Feb): days around 26°C, nights around 10°C. Mild, dry and one of the most pleasant times to visit.
- Summer / pre-monsoon (Mar–Jun): days around 42°C, nights around 27°C. Hot, dry and dusty — heatwave conditions are common at the peak.
- Monsoon (Jul–Sep): days around 33°C, nights around 25°C. Frequent rain and high humidity; the wettest part of the year.
- Post-monsoon (Oct–Nov): days around 32°C, nights around 18°C. Skies clear and temperatures ease — comfortable and settled.
Today's Weather in Asansol
Wondering what the weather is like in Asansol right now? See current conditions, today's high and low, and AQI in the live panel above.
Hourly Forecast
Our hourly forecast for Asansol covers the next 24 hours with temperature, wind speed and rain probability so you can plan around showers and thunderstorms.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Asansol
The 7-day forecast for Asansol shows daily high and low temperatures, expected weather conditions and rain probability — useful for planning trips, events or agricultural activities in the West Bengal region.
Air Quality in Asansol
Air quality in Asansol is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. As a larger city, Asansol may experience elevated pollution levels during winter months due to temperature inversions and reduced wind.
Quick facts about Asansol
Asansol has a population of about 5,04,271; sits at 23.68°N; and is in India; its monsoon typically arrives in mid-June.
Common spellings
Local search audiences in West Bengal often type the weather query in Bengali (বাংলা). The Bengali word for weather is আবহাওয়া, commonly transliterated as abohaoa, aboha, abohawa, abhaowa. The Hindi मौसम (mausam, mosam, mausham) is also widely used across Asansol. All refer to the same thing — current weather, today's temperature and the forecast you'll find on this page.
Nearby Cities in West Bengal
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