Purwakarta weather in May (West Java, Indonesia)

Interested in knowing the climate of Purwakarta in May? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

During May, Purwakarta usually has very high temperatures and high rainfall. Expect temperatures to climb to 32°C during the day, with nighttime readings dropping to 23°C. These are average temperatures, but occasional heat spikes are possible. Stay comfortable by wearing light clothing and drinking water.

Precipitation

Purwakarta in May usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 148 mm for the month. Expect around 14 days of rain based on historical data.

Average sunshine

With around 219 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures June, July, August and September generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Purwakarta, monthly averages in May

Min Temperature 23°C  

Max Temperature 32°C  

Chance of Rain 45%  

Precipitation 148 mm  

Rainy days 14 days  

Sunshine 219 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 59% *  

Data from: Bandung, Indonesia (43 KM, 26 Miles).

Where to go in Indonesia in May

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Weather conditions Weather

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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

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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