Batam Weather in May

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

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Nagoya Batam Center Sekupang Nongsa

Planning a trip to Batam, Indonesia this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Batam in May

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) in Nagoya. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

For specific regional insights in Batam, Indonesia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Nongsa with an average of 221 mm (8.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Sekupang with 230 mm (9.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Nagoya gets approximately 180 hours of sunlight in May, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

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

January28°C (82°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Batam in May

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

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 Batam

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

Temperature range in Batam (May)

Precipitation variation in Batam (May)

Nagoya

In May Nagoya 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 poor 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 sun hours
174 hours
180 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
208 mm (8.2 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
209 mm (8.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Nagoya →

Batam Center

In May Batam Center 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 poor 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 sun hours
174 hours
180 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
210 mm (8.3 in)
227 mm (8.9 in)
209 mm (8.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Batam Center →

Sekupang

In May Sekupang 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 poor 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 sun hours
174 hours
180 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
213 mm (8.4 in)
230 mm (9.1 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Sekupang →

Nongsa

In May Nongsa 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 poor 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 sun hours
174 hours
180 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
203 mm (8 in)
221 mm (8.7 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Nongsa →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nagoya 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 227 mm (8.9 in)
Batam Center 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 227 mm (8.9 in)
Sekupang 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 230 mm (9.1 in)
Nongsa 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 221 mm (8.7 in)

Batam weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Batam, Indonesia in May. The popular destination of Nagoya averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 27°C (81°F) at night during this month.

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

In Nagoya, the average daytime high in May is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 27°C (81°F).

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

Yes. May brings heavy rainfall to Batam, Indonesia, with Nagoya averaging around 227 mm (8.9 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Batam, Indonesia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Nagoya, May may not be the ideal time to visit Batam, Indonesia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February and March offering mostly pleasant weather in Nagoya. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, October, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Batam.

Weather and climate has detailed information for every country in the world. Are you going to Indonesia? Get detailed historical weather averages for many cities in Indonesia.

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