Bukittinggi weather in May (Sumatra, Indonesia)

Curious about the May weather in Bukittinggi? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In May, Bukittinggi generally has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 29°C, while nights can cool down to about 20°C.

Bukittinggi in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 286 mm for the month. Typically around 16 days of rainfall is expected.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Bukittinggi. June and July typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Bukittinggi, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 54%  

Precipitation 286 mm  

Rainy days 16 days  

Where to go in Indonesia in May

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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 Bukittinggi 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.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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