Weather in Kolkata for May 2025
In general, the average temperature in Kolkata at the beginning of May is 40.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to significantly cool down, reaching an average of 35.6 °C by the end of May.
Expect significant rainfall in Kolkata during May, with an average of 17 rainy days.
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Kolkata in May average weather
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 46° | 2 43° | 3 44° | 4 38° | |||
5 41° | 6 35° | 7 38° | 8 35° | 9 36° | 10 36° | 11 36° |
12 34° | 13 36° | 14 39° | 15 39° | 16 40° | 17 40° | 18 41° |
19 40° | 20 39° | 21 40° | 22 38° | 23 40° | 24 40° | 25 36° |
26 33° | 27 31° | 28 36° | 29 38° | 30 37° | 31 38° |
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Temperatures trend during May in Kolkata
May weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 May | Sunny | 46° /28° | 0 mm | 11 | |
2 May | Thundery outbreaks possible | 43° /29° | 0 mm | 9 | |
3 May | Sunny | 44° /27° | 0 mm | 10 | |
4 May | Partly cloudy | 38° /27° | 0 mm | 9 | |
5 May | Partly cloudy | 41° /28° | 0 mm | 10 | |
6 May | Thundery outbreaks possible | 35° /28° | 1.4 mm | 8 | |
7 May | Patchy light rain with thunder | 38° /22° | 77 mm | 8 | |
8 May | Patchy light rain with thunder | 35° /24° | 9 mm | 8 | |
9 May | Patchy light rain with thunder | 36° /23° | 32.5 mm | 8 | |
10 May | Patchy rain possible | 36° /26° | 0.7 mm | 8 | |
11 May | Patchy light rain with thunder | 36° /26° | 2.1 mm | 8 | |
12 May | Patchy light rain with thunder | 34° /26° | 4.5 mm | 7 | |
13 May | Thundery outbreaks possible | 36° /26° | 3.1 mm | 8 | |
14 May | Partly cloudy | 39° /27° | 0 mm | 9 | |
15 May | Partly cloudy | 39° /28° | 0 mm | 9 | |
16 May | Partly cloudy | 40° /28° | 0 mm | 10 | |
17 May | Sunny | 40° /29° | 0 mm | 10 | |
18 May | Partly cloudy | 41° /29° | 0 mm | 10 | |
19 May | Partly cloudy | 40° /30° | 0 mm | 10 | |
20 May | Patchy rain possible | 39° /27° | 8 mm | 8 | |
21 May | Patchy rain possible | 40° /27° | 3 mm | 9 | |
22 May | Patchy rain possible | 38° /28° | 0.1 mm | 8 | |
23 May | Partly cloudy | 40° /29° | 0 mm | 10 | |
24 May | Patchy rain possible | 40° /29° | 0.1 mm | 9 | |
25 May | Patchy rain possible | 36° /30° | 0.3 mm | 8 | |
26 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 33° /25° | 52.9 mm | 8 | |
27 May | Heavy rain at times | 31° /26° | 55.4 mm | 7 | |
28 May | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 36° /26° | 3.9 mm | 8 | |
29 May | Patchy rain possible | 38° /28° | 0.3 mm | 8 | |
30 May | Patchy rain possible | 37° /29° | 0.4 mm | 8 | |
31 May | Patchy rain possible | 38° /29° | 0.2 mm | 9 | |
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Kolkata in May - FAQ
What to pack to Kolkata in May?
As you prepare for your trip to Kolkata in May, it's important to consider the typical weather patterns for the time of year. Below is a carefully tailored packing list to ensure that your time in Kolkata, during May, is comfortable and enjoyable, regardless of the weather conditions.
- Clothing
- Lightweight Clothing: T-shirts, blouses, shorts, skirts
- Rain Gear: Lightweight, waterproof clothing
- Footwear
- Waterproof Shoes
- Sandals/Flip-flops: Comfortable for warm climates
- Accessories
- Sunglasses: For sun protection
- Sun Hats: Wide-brimmed hats for sun protection in warm weather
- Umbrellas/Raincoats: For rainy days
- Personal Items
- Sunscreen: High SPF for sunny destinations
- Lip Balm with SPF: To protect against chapped lips
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