Bandung weather in May (West Java, Indonesia)

Planning a trip to Bandung in May? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In May, Bandung generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 28°C. But by evening, they drop to around 20°C.

Bandung in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 190 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 15 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 219 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm August typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Bandung, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 49%  

Precipitation 190 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Sunshine 219 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 59%  

Where to go in Indonesia in May

Find out more about the weather in Indonesia in May and which places have the best weather 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 Bandung in May?

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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