Bangka Belitung Weather in May

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

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Tanjungpandan Pangkalpinang Sungailiat

Are you planning a trip a to Bangka Belitung, Indonesia in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Bangka Belitung in May

Bangka Belitung, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. May in Bangka Belitung 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 26°C (79°F) in Tanjungpandan. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

For a closer look at conditions across Bangka Belitung, Indonesia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Tanjungpandan with an average of 229 mm (9 in) to heavy rainfall in Pangkalpinang with 236 mm (9.3 in).

Explore Bangka Belitung by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Bangka Belitung — and find the best time to visit. (based on Tanjungpandan)

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March31°C (88°F) April31°C (88°F) May31°C (88°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August32°C (90°F) September32°C (90°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Bangka Belitung in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Bangka Belitung.

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 Bangka Belitung

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

Temperature range in Bangka Belitung (May)

Precipitation variation in Bangka Belitung (May)

Tanjungpandan

In May Tanjungpandan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°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)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
310 mm (12 in)
229 mm (9 in)
176 mm (6.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Tanjungpandan →

Pangkalpinang

In May Pangkalpinang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°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)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
308 mm (12 in)
236 mm (9.3 in)
191 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Pangkalpinang →

Sungailiat

In May Sungailiat generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°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
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
294 mm (12 in)
236 mm (9.3 in)
194 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Sungailiat →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tanjungpandan 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 229 mm (9 in)
Pangkalpinang 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 236 mm (9.3 in)
Sungailiat 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 236 mm (9.3 in)

Bangka Belitung weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Bangka Belitung, Indonesia in May?

Expect poor weather across Bangka Belitung, Indonesia in May. The popular destination of Tanjungpandan averages 31°C (88°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Bangka Belitung, Indonesia in May?

In Tanjungpandan, the average daytime high in May is 31°C (88°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

Does Bangka Belitung, Indonesia get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in Bangka Belitung, Indonesia peaks during May. Tanjungpandan averages roughly 229 mm (9 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Bangka Belitung, Indonesia?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Bangka Belitung, Indonesia with often poor weather in Tanjungpandan.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly tolerable weather in Tanjungpandan. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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