Weather in Kolkata in may 2024

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

Partly Cloudy

17%

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

9%

Moderate rain at times

8%

Weather at 12pm
103°F

Partly Cloudy

23%

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

15%

Moderate rain at times

13%

Weather at 6pm
88°F

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

17%

Moderate rain at times

13%

Partly Cloudy

10%

Weather at 3am
85°F

Clear/Sunny

44%

Partly Cloudy

28%

Moderate or heavy rain in area with thunder

17%

Cloudy

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.

more information about India's weather in may



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 2023:

01-05-2023
Cloudy
85°F to 101°F
02-05-2023
Cloudy
79°F to 99°F
03-05-2023
Patchy rain nearby
83°F to 101°F
04-05-2023
Cloudy
83°F to 103°F
05-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
85°F to 104°F
06-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 113°F
07-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
88°F to 117°F
08-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
88°F to 115°F
09-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
90°F to 117°F
10-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
90°F to 117°F
11-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
88°F to 110°F
12-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
85°F to 108°F
13-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
85°F to 104°F
14-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
77°F to 103°F
15-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
79°F to 106°F
16-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
88°F to 112°F
17-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
88°F to 112°F
18-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
88°F to 110°F
19-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 108°F
20-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 112°F
21-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
85°F to 110°F
22-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 110°F
23-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 108°F
24-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 104°F
25-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
83°F to 103°F
26-05-2023
Thundery outbreaks in nearby
81°F to 99°F
27-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
83°F to 104°F
28-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
86°F to 104°F
29-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
86°F to 110°F
30-05-2023
Clear/Sunny
88°F to 110°F
31-05-2023
Partly Cloudy
90°F to 108°F

Map: other cities in India in may

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India in may: See full list of cities

Click over cities on the map for information about the weather in may.

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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.


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