Weather in May in Central Java
Planning a journey to Central Java this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Central Java in May?
Central Java is a region in Indonesia. May in Central Java generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Magelang at 29°C to very warm in Cepu at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Cepu and 21°C in Magelang. 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.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Semarang with an average of 101 mm to heavy rainfall in Pekalongan with 175 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Central Java in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Central Java climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Central Java?
Semarang
In May Semarang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Solo
In May Solo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Borobudur
In May Borobudur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Magelang
In May Magelang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Salatiga
In May Salatiga generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Central Java, in Indonesia.
Is May the best time to visit Central Java?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Semarang, May might be a good time to visit Central Java.
On average, the best time to visit Central Java is in August with generally perfect weather in Semarang. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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