Aceh weather in May
Are you planning a trip to Aceh in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Aceh in May?
Aceh is a region in Indonesia. May in Aceh generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Banda Aceh. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Iboih with an average of 178 mm to heavy rainfall in Tandjung Pandang with 243 mm.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Aceh in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Aceh climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 3 most popular destinations in Aceh?
Banda Aceh
In May Banda Aceh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Iboih
In May Iboih generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Tandjung Pandang
In May Tandjung Pandang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Aceh, in Indonesia.
Is May the best time to visit Aceh?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Aceh due to the typically poor weather in Banda Aceh.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, June, July and August offering mostly tolerable weather in Banda Aceh. In contrast, April, May, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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