Medinipur town and the western belt see 42–43°C heatwaves in summer, while the Shilabati and Kangsabati swell each monsoon and waterlog low areas. Coastal low pressures can bring heavy rain here unusually early.
April–June, with May the most severe — above 42°C, humidity makes the felt heat even worse.
During the sustained monsoon of July–September. Follow heavy-rain forecasts and district administration warnings.
11–13°C in January — a mild winter, comfortable by day.