Weather in May in West Bengal
Are you planning a trip a to West Bengal in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in West Bengal in May?
West Bengal is a region in India. West Bengal has a wide variety of climate types. During May, you can expect temperatures that range from warm to very hot and precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Rishop at 26°C to very hot in Rudrapur at 39°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Rudrapur and 17°C in Rishop. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Rudrapur with an average of 26 mm to heavy rainfall in Darjeeling with 392 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 227 hours of sunshine in Kolkata. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For a closer look at May's conditions in West Bengal, see the map below. For a more detailed look at West Bengal's yearly weather, check out our West Bengal climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in West Bengal?
Kolkata
In May Kolkata generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Darjeeling
In May Darjeeling generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mandarmoni
In May Mandarmoni generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Digha
In May Digha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Bolpur
In May Bolpur generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in West Bengal, in India.
Is May the best time to visit West Bengal?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to West Bengal with often poor weather in Kolkata.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, November and December offering mostly perfect weather in Kolkata. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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