Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in West Bengal, India this May.
West Bengal, India, a region in India, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 26°C (79°F) in Rishop to 39°C (102°F) in Rudrapur. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Rudrapur and 17°C (63°F) in Rishop.
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Average daytime highs in West Bengal, India during May reach about 36°C (97°F) in Kolkata.
Kolkata sees nighttime lows close to 27°C (81°F) in May.
From a thorough analysis of our records, Rudrapur clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 39°C (102°F), and evenings that remain near 25°C (77°F).
For the month of May, Rishop is the most temperate city in West Bengal, India based on our records. Highs average 26°C (79°F) and nighttime temperatures dip to around 17°C (63°F).
Across West Bengal, India, sunshine in May ranges from moderately sunny in Darjeeling (152 hours) to sunny in Calcutta (227 hours).
The water temperature averages approximately 28°C (82°F) in Calcutta this month, a perfect temperature for swimming and cooling off.
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