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Bengkulu weather in May (Sumatra, Indonesia)

What kind of weather does May bring to Bengkulu? Explore our page to find a thorough overview of this month's weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Bengkulu includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures are expected to be around 31°C, cooling off to about 25°C at night. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Bengkulu in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 216 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 15 days will see rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Bengkulu. June and July typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, May, September, 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 Bengkulu climate page with graphs.

 

Bengkulu, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 29°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 216 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
Data from: Bengkulu, Indonesia (12 KM, 7 Miles).

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.

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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. With a water temperature of around 29°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

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

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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