Weather in Westbengal, weather Westbengal, Westbengalweather in december

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Hooghly has a tropical savanna climate. The annual mean temperature is 26.8°C, although monthly mean temperatures range from 16°C to 33°C and maximum temperatures in Hooghly often exceed 38°C. The main seasonal influence upon the climate is the monsoon. Maximum rainfall occurs during the monsoon in August and the average annual total is above 1,500mm. Moderate northwesterly to northeasterly winds prevails for most of the year with a high frequency of calms. Summer is dominated by strong southwesterly monsoon winds. Winters are comfortable with temperatures lying between 11 to 17°C.