Hooghly, India: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Hooghly, India? If you're planning to go to Hooghly, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Hooghly, India

Based on the climate and weather in Hooghly, the best time to go is December. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Hooghly, India by month

January

January is warm and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Shorts or short pants
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Skirts
Light footwear

February

If you visit Hooghly during February, you are likely to find that it is pretty consistently hot and very dry with almost no rain.

Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Shorts
Dresses
Short sleeve shirts

March

March in Hooghly can be excruciatingly hot. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the low 80s F (high 20s C) to low 90s F (mid 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Light dresses
Tank tops
Thin short sleeve shirts
Light shorts
Skirts
Sunglasses
Thin pants, such as light khakis

April

April in this region is sweltering. Temperatures average in the high 90s F (high 30s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light shorts
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Tank tops
Thin short sleeve shirts
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Sunglasses
Rain coat
Light dresses
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Umbrella

May

May in this region can be blisteringly hot. Temperatures average in the high 90s F (high 30s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

What to wear/what to pack:

Thin pants, such as light khakis
Waterproof footwear
Light shorts
Tank tops
Rain coat
Light dresses
Umbrella
Sandals
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Sunglasses
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Thin short sleeve shirts

June

June in Hooghly is sweltering. The rain can amount to several inches/centimeters. During this time, temperatures average in the 90s F (mid 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Tank tops
Light shorts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Rain coat
Skirts
Waterproof luggage
Light dresses
Waterproof footwear
Sandals
Thin short sleeve shirts

July

In July, Hooghly is really hot. Temperatures routinely are in the low 90s F (low 30s C) range.

At night, lows are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Hooghly, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Skirts
Umbrella
Rain coat
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Shorts
Sunglasses
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals

August

If you visit Hooghly during August, you are likely to find that it is constantly hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Dresses
Sandals
Short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses
Waterproof footwear
Shorts
Waterproof luggage
Sunscreen lotion
Rain coat
Umbrella

September

In September, Hooghly can be sweltering. Temperatures routinely are in the low 80s F (low 30s C) range.

At night, lows are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Hooghly, with several of the days of the month having rain.

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Sunglasses
Rain coat
Shorts
Umbrella
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage

October

If you visit Hooghly during October, you are likely to find that it is consistently hot. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (low 20s C).

In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Skirts
Shorts
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Rain coat

November

November in Hooghly is extremely warm and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Short sleeve shirts
Dresses
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Sunglasses
Shorts
Skirts

December

If you vacation in Hooghly during December, you are likely to find that it is warm and very dry with almost no rain.

Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Skirts
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Shorts or short pants
Light footwear
Dresses

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Hooghly, India

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Hooghly, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C, D and M
A SIM card that works in Hooghly
If you plan to visit a church, make sure to bring appropriate clothing
If you plan to visit a mosque, pack clothing that covers the knees and shoulders
If you are visiting a temple, pack respectful clothing

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