Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Kolkata with an average temperature of 37°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 38°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 25°C and 28°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Kolkata in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Kolkata with hot temperatures, averaging around 37°C during the day and nights close to 27°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 37°C, with nights close to 27°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Kolkata will be around 37°C, with nights close to 28°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 134 mm of precipitation, spread over 8 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 27% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Kolkata. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Kolkata in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
37°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
38°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
33°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
134 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
8 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Kolkata?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Kolkata. The average temperature of 37°C this month is uncomfortably hot, and there’s too much chance of rain.
The hurricane season in Kolkata runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Kolkata in May
With 48°C, Kolkata hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2020. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 19°C to a high of 31°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Kolkata
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Kolkata, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Kolkata
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Kolkata, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 8 days of rain in Kolkata.
Daily UV Index in May in Kolkata
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Kolkata, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Kolkata Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Kolkata, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Kolkata Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Kolkata, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Kolkata
Click on a specific day in May for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Kolkata. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
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Average Weather in Kolkata by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kolkata. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
