Bandung weather in May (West Java, Indonesia)

What should you pack for a trip to Bandung in May? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

In May, the weather in Bandung generally includes high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally settle around 28°C, while nighttime can see a dip to about 20°C.

Precipitation

Bandung in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 190 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 15 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 219 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

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 and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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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. 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.

Swimming

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

Interested in more climate information?

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