Central Sulawesi Weather in May

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

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Palu Batudaka Togean Islands

Planning a journey to Central Sulawesi, 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 Central Sulawesi in May

Central Sulawesi, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. May in Central Sulawesi generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) in Palu. 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 learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Togean Islands with an average of 182 mm (7.2 in) to heavy rainfall in Palu with 327 mm (13 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Central Sulawesi 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 Central Sulawesi

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

Temperature range in Central Sulawesi (May)

Precipitation variation in Central Sulawesi (May)

Palu

In May Palu generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
322 mm (13 in)
327 mm (13 in)
330 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Palu →

Batudaka

In May Batudaka generally has 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
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
271 mm (11 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
241 mm (9.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Batudaka →

Togean Islands

In May Togean Islands generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
213 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
236 mm (9.3 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Togean Islands →

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Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Palu 29°C (84°F) 22°C (72°F) 327 mm (13 in)
Batudaka 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 241 mm (9.5 in)
Togean Islands 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 182 mm (7.2 in)

Central Sulawesi weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia in May?

In May, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia generally has poor weather conditions. Palu sees daytime temperatures near 29°C (84°F), with nights cooling to roughly 22°C (72°F).

What is the average temperature in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia in May?

Daytime temperatures in Palu peak at roughly 29°C (84°F) in May, dropping to about 22°C (72°F) overnight.

Does Central Sulawesi, Indonesia get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia peaks during May. Palu averages roughly 327 mm (13 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Central Sulawesi, Indonesia?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Central Sulawesi, Indonesia due to the typically poor weather in Palu.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January and December offering mostly unpleasant weather in Palu.

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