Temperature in Indonesia in May

Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Indonesia this May.

Indonesia, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 26°C (79°F) in Makale to 34°C (93°F) in Dumai. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Dumai and 18°C (64°F) in Makale.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Indonesia in May?

Discover the typical May temperatures for the most popular locations of Indonesia on the map below. Detailed insights are just a click away.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
Avg daytime high -5°C (23°F) cold → 32°C (90°F) hot

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.

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Indonesia temperatures in May: frequently asked questions

How hot does it get in Indonesia in May?

Daytime temperatures in Ubud typically peak at 29°C (84°F) in May, putting it in the high range.

How cold does it get at night in Indonesia in May?

Nighttime temperatures in Ubud typically drop to around 24°C (75°F) in May.

What is the warmest city in May in Indonesia?

According to our recent database analysis, Dumai is the warmest city. It experiences an average maximum daytime temperature of approximately 34°C (93°F) and rarely drops below 25°C (77°F) during the night.

What is the coldest city in May in Indonesia?

When looking through our records, we find that Makale stands out as the coolest city in Indonesia for the month of May. Daytime highs average 26°C (79°F) and it cools down to about 18°C (64°F) at night.

How much sun does Indonesia get in May?

Across Indonesia, sunshine in May ranges from moderately sunny in Biak (118 hours) to sunny in Komodo National Park (270 hours).

What is the water temperature in May?

Across Indonesia, sea temperatures in May range from perfect at 28°C (82°F) in Denpasar to warm at 30°C (86°F) in Togean Islands — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.

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