Hot
Average highs reach 36°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Kolkata, West Bengal, India in May
Weather score56Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 36°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 109mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
36°C
Rain
109mm
Sun
6.9h
Weather score
56
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 109mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.9h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kolkata, West Bengal, India with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May36°C average high
May is one of Kolkata's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsMarch to June
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May109mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Kolkata's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.9 hours average sun
May is brighter than Kolkata's yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
May56 weather score
May sits close to Kolkata's yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Marriott
JW Marriott Hotel KolkataKolkata, India
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