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Bukit Lawang weather in May (Indonesia)

Will it be warm or cold in Bukit Lawang this May? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The typical weather for May in Bukit Lawang includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 32°C, while night temperatures can drop to 21°C. While these temperatures are averages, expect some days to be hotter. Choose light, airy clothing to handle the warmth effectively.

Precipitation

Bukit Lawang in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 239 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 13 days of the month will see rainfall.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 136 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Bukit Lawang. January, February and March typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bukit Lawang, monthly averages in May

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 21°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 32°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 42%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 239 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 13 days  
SunshineSunshine 136 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Medan, Indonesia (60 KM, 37 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
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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