Weather in Rāiganj, West Bengal
Rāiganj, India is a key district city in the state of West Bengal. Sitting at roughly 25.6°N, it falls in the semi-arid to humid subtropical climate zone.
Climate Overview
Central India's climate hinges on the monsoon: June onset, peak rainfall in July–August and gradual withdrawal in September. Pre-monsoon thunderstorms (Kal Baisakhi) are common in April–May. Temperatures in Rāiganj range from moderate winters to warm or hot summers, depending on elevation and proximity to the coast. Weather here is dominated by seasonal monsoon patterns, which bring the bulk of annual rainfall.
Weather by season in Rāiganj
Rāiganj's year divides into four broad seasons. The southwest monsoon normally arrives around 19 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 Rāiganj
Live conditions in Rāiganj — temperature, "feels like" reading, wind, humidity and AQI — are refreshed hourly at the top of this page.
Hourly Forecast
Planning your day in Rāiganj? The 24-hour forecast shows temperature changes, precipitation probability and wind conditions for each hour, helping you pick the best time for travel, outdoor work or events in West Bengal.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Rāiganj
For the week ahead in Rāiganj, see daily highs, lows and rain chance in our extended forecast section above.
Air Quality in Rāiganj
Air quality in Rāiganj is measured using the European Air Quality Index, with PM2.5 and PM10 particulate matter readings displayed alongside the live forecast. Smaller cities like Rāiganj generally see better AQI than the metros, but levels can rise during the crop-residue burning season.
Quick facts about Rāiganj
Rāiganj has a population of about 1,70,252; sits at 25.61°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 Rāiganj. 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
Explore weather forecasts for other cities in West Bengal. See the "More in West Bengal" section above, or browse the full list on our states page.