What is the weather like in Colombo vs Kolkata in May?

In May, Colombo averages 31°C high / 26°C low with about 359 mm of rain; Kolkata averages 34°C high / 26°C low with about 146 mm.

Colombo vs Kolkata in May

Kolkata is the better pick in May — 52 vs 43 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kolkata is sweltering, rainy, muggy air, while Colombo is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.

Colombo vs Kolkata — May climate, side by side

	Colombo	Kolkata
Comfort score	43/100 (F)	52/100 (D)
Feels-like high	38°C	40°C
Avg high / low	31° / 26°	34° / 26°
Rainfall	359 mm	146 mm
Rainy days	29	15
Humidity	86%	77%
Air quality (AQI)	57	88

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Colombo vs Kolkata in May — FAQ

Is May better in Colombo or Kolkata?: Kolkata is the better pick in May — 52 vs 43 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Kolkata is sweltering, rainy, muggy air, while Colombo is sweltering, soaked, muggy air.
What is the weather like in Colombo vs Kolkata in May?: In May, Colombo averages 31°C high / 26°C low with about 359 mm of rain; Kolkata averages 34°C high / 26°C low with about 146 mm.