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Bitung weather in May (North Sulawesi, Indonesia)

What is the weather forecast for Bitung in May? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, May in Bitung includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 30°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler 25°C. Expect some days to be hotter than these averages. Stay cool by wearing light clothing and drinking plenty of water throughout the day.

Precipitation

Bitung in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 247 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 15 days.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a balanced 161 hours of sunlight, ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Bitung. July, August and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bitung, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 30°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 50%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 247 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 15 days  
HumidityHumidity 81% *  
SunshineSunshine 161 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Menado, Indonesia (32 KM, 20 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.

What To Do

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

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

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