Indonesia weather in May
Thinking about venturing to Indonesia this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Indonesia in May?
May in Indonesia generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Makale at 26°C to very warm in Dumai at 34°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Dumai and 18°C in Makale.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Pulau Merah with an average of 23 mm to heavy rainfall in Palu with 327 mm. The city Ubud usually sees around 240 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Indonesia for May, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Indonesia climate page.
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Average weather in Ubud
In May Ubud generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Seminyak
In May Seminyak generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Jakarta
In May Jakarta generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Kuta
In May Kuta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Bandung
In May Bandung generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Indonesia?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Indonesia with overall pleasant weather in Ubud. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, June, July, August and September provide perfect weather in Ubud. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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