SeasonMapChennai vs Kolkata in May
Kolkata is the better pick in May — 52 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kolkata is sweltering, rainy, muggy air, while Chennai is sweltering, a little rain.
Chennai vs Kolkata — May climate, side by side
| Chennai | Kolkata | |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort score | 40/100 (F) | 52/100 (D) |
| Feels-like high | 44°C | 40°C |
| Avg high / low | 38° / 28° | 34° / 26° |
| Rainfall | 69 mm | 146 mm |
| Rainy days | 5 | 15 |
| Humidity | 70% | 77% |
| Air quality (AQI) | 78 | 88 |
Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.
Chennai vs Kolkata in May — FAQ
- Is May better in Chennai or Kolkata?
- Kolkata is the better pick in May — 52 vs 40 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kolkata is sweltering, rainy, muggy air, while Chennai is sweltering, a little rain.
- What is the weather like in Chennai vs Kolkata in May?
- In May, Chennai averages 38°C high / 28°C low with about 69 mm of rain; Kolkata averages 34°C high / 26°C low with about 146 mm.