Kotabaru weather in May (Sumatra, Indonesia)

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

Temperatures

In May, Kotabaru tends to experience high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 29°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 20°C.

Precipitation

Kotabaru in May falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 281 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 17 days of rain are anticipated.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, May may not be the ideal month to visit Kotabaru. June and July typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, 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 Kotabaru climate page with graphs.

 

Kotabaru, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 55%  

Precipitation 281 mm  

Rainy days 17 days  

Where to go in Indonesia in May

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Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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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.

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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