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Menado weather in May (Indonesia)

What is the weather forecast for Menado in May? Get all the weather information you need to plan your visit.

Temperatures

During May, Menado usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 31°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 25°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Precipitation

Menado in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 299 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The month experiences a moderate amount of sunlight, with 161 hours hours. A nice balance between sunshine and clouds.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Menado. August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Menado climate page with graphs.

 

Menado, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 49%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 299 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
SunshineSunshine 161 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Indonesia in May

Find out more about the weather in Indonesia and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 29°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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