Sumba weather in May (East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia)

How does the May weather in Sumba compare to other months? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Sumba generally includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 30°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 23°C. Keep in mind that temperatures can exceed these averages. Dress for the heat and stay hydrated, especially during peak sun hours.

Precipitation

Sumba in May usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 50 mm for the month. Typically around 6 days days of rainfall are expected.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Sumba, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 50 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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.

What To Do

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

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Camping

10/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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