How hot is Kolkata in May?

Daytime highs in Kolkata in May average 34°C (94°F); nights drop to about 26°C.

Does it rain in Kolkata in May?

Expect around 14.7 rainy days and 161 mm of rainfall in May.

Is May a good time to visit Kolkata?

May is a challenging month to visit Kolkata — consider November–February instead. Overall travel score: 2.0/10. The best months are November–February.

Kolkata weather in May

May is a challenging month to visit Kolkata — consider November–February instead. Expect highs around 34°C, lows near 26°C, and about 14.7 days with rain.

2.0 · Challengingtravel score for May

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Avg high

34°C

Avg low

26°C

Rainfall

161 mm

Rain days

14.7

Sunshine

10.1 h/day

Daylight

13.1 h

What to pack for Kolkata in May

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent

Humidity averages 77%; max daily wind around 20 km/h.

How May compares

Best months in Kolkata: November–February. See the full best time to visit Kolkata guide.

Kolkata in May: the details

In May, Kolkata sees average daytime highs of 34°C (94°F) and overnight lows of 26°C (80°F). Rainfall totals roughly 161 mm across 14.7 rainy days, and the sun shines about 10.1 hours per day with 13.1 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 77%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Kolkata, India (22.56, 88.36) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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