Aceh Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Aceh, Indonesia in May.

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Banda Aceh Iboih Tandjung Pandang

Planning a journey to Aceh, Indonesia this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Aceh in May

Aceh, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. May in Aceh generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) 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.

To explore the conditions in Aceh, Indonesia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Iboih with an average of 178 mm (7 in) to heavy rainfall in Tandjung Pandang with 243 mm (9.6 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Aceh in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Aceh

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Aceh, Indonesia?

Temperature range in Aceh (May)

Precipitation variation in Aceh (May)

Banda Aceh

In May Banda Aceh generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
201 mm (7.9 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Banda Aceh →

Iboih

In May Iboih generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
127 mm (5 in)
178 mm (7 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
13 days
11 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Iboih →

Tandjung Pandang

In May Tandjung Pandang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
351 mm (14 in)
243 mm (9.6 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Tandjung Pandang →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Aceh, in Indonesia.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Aceh in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Banda Aceh 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 210 mm (8.3 in)
Iboih 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 178 mm (7 in)
Tandjung Pandang 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 243 mm (9.6 in)

Aceh weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Aceh, Indonesia in May?

May in Aceh, Indonesia brings poor weather. In Banda Aceh, daytime temperatures are typically around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Aceh, Indonesia in May?

Banda Aceh averages a daytime maximum of 31°C (88°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

Does Aceh, Indonesia get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in Aceh, Indonesia peaks during May. Banda Aceh averages roughly 210 mm (8.3 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Aceh, Indonesia?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Aceh, Indonesia 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 unpleasant weather in Banda Aceh.

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