Calcutta in May
8.7out of 10
Yes, a good time to go
Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C. Very dry: about 3 rainy days.
26°CAvg high
13°CAvg low
3Rainy days (14 mm)
10:47 hDaylight
06:28Sunrise · 17:15 Sunset
Why this score
- Warm and comfortable: highs around 26°C
- Very dry: about 3 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- T-shirts and light layers
- A light jacket for cooler evenings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in May is fairly consistent from year to year (2.1 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 20°C | 140 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.7 |
| February | 29°C | 20°C | 121 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.1 |
| March | 29°C | 19°C | 90 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.5 |
| April | 27°C | 16°C | 46 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.1 |
| May | 26°C | 13°C | 14 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.7 |
| June | 24°C | 10°C | 8 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| July | 24°C | 10°C | 11 mm | 2 | – | – | 8.8 |
| August | 25°C | 12°C | 16 mm | 4 | – | – | 8.6 |
| September | 27°C | 14°C | 30 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| October | 27°C | 16°C | 57 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.8 |
| November | 28°C | 18°C | 104 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.3 |
| December | 29°C | 19°C | 132 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Calcutta in May?
Daytime highs average 26°C and nights about 13°C.
When is the best time to visit Calcutta?
The best months are June, July, May, August.