Bali weather in May
Considering a trip to Bali this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Bali in May?
Bali is a region in Indonesia. May in Bali generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Antasari at 28°C to very warm in Parit at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Parit and 24°C in Antasari.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Gili Islands with an average of 59 mm to heavy rainfall in Tanjung Redeb with 230 mm. Meanwhile, Ubud enjoys close to 240 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For a closer look at May's conditions in Bali, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Bali's yearly weather, check out our Bali climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Bali?
Ubud
In May Ubud generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Seminyak
In May Seminyak generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kuta
In May Kuta generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Canggu
In May Canggu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Sanur
In May Sanur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Bali, in Indonesia.
Is May the best time to visit Bali?
In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Bali with overall pleasant weather in Ubud.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Ubud. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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