Average temperatures, rainfall and packing tips for Kolkata, India in May
May in Kolkata is typically very hot, with average daytime highs around 35°C and nights near 27°C. It is one of the warmer months of Kolkata's year.
May is one of the wetter months in Kolkata, with around 230 mm of rain - plan around showers.
If your dates are flexible, the most comfortable months in Kolkata are usually January, February, November and December.
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In May, Kolkata averages a daytime high of about 35°C and a night-time low of around 27°C, based on recent historical data.
May is one of the wetter months in Kolkata, with around 230 mm of rain - plan around showers.
May is seriously hot in Kolkata. It's still doable - plan outdoor activities for early morning or evening, and build in shade and hydration breaks around midday. If your dates are flexible, the most comfortable months in Kolkata are usually January, February, November and December.