Kolkata in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate
Weather in Kolkata in may 2025
The weather in Kolkata in the month of may comes from statistical datas on the last years. You can view the weather statistics for the whole month, but also navigating through the tabs for the beginning, the middle and the end of the month.
Average weather throughout may
tolerable weather UV index: 9
Weather at 6am
94°F
Clear/Sunny
64% of time
17%
9%
8%
Weather at 12pm
103°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
23%
15%
13%
Weather at 6pm
88°F
Clear/Sunny
54% of time
17%
13%
10%
Weather at 3am
85°F
44%
28%
17%
8%
Evolution of daily average temperature and precipitation in Kolkata in may
These charts show the evolution of average minimum/maximum temperatures as well as average daily precipitation volume in Kolkata in may.
The climate of Kolkata in may is tolerable
The weather in may in Kolkata is relatively dry (with 4.7in of precipitation over 5 days). The weather's not getting better compared to the previous month since in april there is an average of 2.1in of rainfall over 3 days.
The climate is very warm in this location this month. The thermometer averaged maximum of 103°F. On average, the recorded minimum temperature is 92°F. Thus, the mean temperature average on this month of may in Kolkata is 97°F. Note that these seasonal averages are in contrast with those observed in Kolkata in may with a maximum record of 115°F in 2009 and a minimum record of 77°F in 2020. You can plan to have 86°F or more for all the month.
In may in Kolkata, the days on average last 13:14. Sunrise is at 04:56 and sets at 18:10.
With a bad weather, may is not the best time to go in that area.
May: another location in India?
If you want to go to India in may, there are destinations with better weather than Kolkata:
In may, Bangalore (Karnataka), Goa, Hampi, Manali, Mangalore and Pune have good weather.
Seasonal average climate and temperature of Kolkata in may
Check below seasonal norms These statistics are generated from the weather statements earlier years of the month of may.
| May | |||||
| Outside temperature | |||||
| Average temperature | 97°F | ||||
| Highest temperature | 103°F | ||||
| Lowest temperature | 92°F | ||||
| Highest record temperature | 115°F (2009) | ||||
| Lowest record temperature | 77°F (2020) | ||||
| Number of days at +86°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Number of days at +65°F | 31 day(s) (100%) | ||||
| Wind | |||||
| Wind speed | 22km/h | ||||
| Wind temperature | 92°F | ||||
| Precipitation (rainfall) | |||||
| Rainfall | 4.7in | ||||
| Number of days with rainfall | 5 day(s) (17%) | ||||
| Record daily rainfall | 4.3in (2020) | ||||
| Other climate data | |||||
| Humidity | 62% | ||||
| Visibility | 9.69km | ||||
| Cloud cover | 25% | ||||
| UV index | 9 | ||||
| Daily sunshine hours | 14 | ||||
| Sunrise and sunset | |||||
| Time of sunrise | 04:56 | ||||
| Time of sunset | 18:10 | ||||
| Length of day | 13:14 | ||||
| Our opinion about the weather in may | |||||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable | ||||
How was the weather last may?
Here is the day by day recorded weather in Kolkata in may 2024:
88°F to 115°F
88°F to 113°F
85°F to 112°F
86°F to 104°F
86°F to 110°F
86°F to 99°F
83°F to 104°F
79°F to 95°F
74°F to 97°F
81°F to 97°F
83°F to 97°F
83°F to 95°F
83°F to 99°F
85°F to 103°F
86°F to 103°F
86°F to 104°F
88°F to 104°F
88°F to 106°F
88°F to 104°F
88°F to 104°F
86°F to 104°F
86°F to 101°F
86°F to 104°F
88°F to 104°F
88°F to 97°F
81°F to 86°F
77°F to 79°F
83°F to 97°F
88°F to 97°F
88°F to 97°F
88°F to 99°F
Map: other cities in India in may
Cities near Kolkata:
| Diamond Harbour in may | tolerable weather |
| Tamluk in may | tolerable weather |
| Haldia in may | tolerable weather |
| Gokarna in may | tolerable weather |
| Balasore in may | tolerable weather |
| Maithon in may | tolerable weather |
| Agartala in may | tolerable weather |
| Puri in may | tolerable weather |
| Bodhgaya - Bihar in may | tolerable weather |
| Chilika Lake in may | tolerable weather |
| Lunglei in may | tolerable weather |
| Laitmawsiang in may | very bad weather |
Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.
Kolkata
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Weather data for Kolkata in may:
Weather data for Kolkata for may are derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Kolkata. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Kolkata can vary slightly from year to year, but this data should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags or check for the best time in year to go to Kolkata.