East Nusa Tenggara Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in May.

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Labuan Bajo Kupang Ruteng Sumba

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

What to Expect in East Nusa Tenggara in May

East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. May in East Nusa Tenggara generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Ruteng at 29°C (84°F) and very warm in Kupang at 32°C (90°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Kupang and 21°C (70°F) in Ruteng. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kupang with an average of 35 mm (1.4 in) to high rainfall in Ruteng with 106 mm (4.2 in).

Explore East Nusa Tenggara by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in East Nusa Tenggara — and find the best time to visit. (based on Labuan Bajo)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in East Nusa Tenggara in May

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

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 East Nusa Tenggara

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

Temperature range in East Nusa Tenggara (May)

Precipitation variation in East Nusa Tenggara (May)

Labuan Bajo

In May Labuan Bajo generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
185 mm (7.3 in)
69 mm (2.7 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Labuan Bajo →

Kupang

In May Kupang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
169 hours
178 hours
276 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Kupang →

Ruteng

In May Ruteng generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
248 mm (9.8 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
6 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Ruteng →

Sumba

In May Sumba generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
50 mm (2 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Sumba →

Komodo National Park

In May Komodo National Park generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
240 hours
270 hours
300 hours
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in East Nusa Tenggara, in Indonesia.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in East Nusa Tenggara in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Labuan Bajo 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Kupang 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 35 mm (1.4 in)
Ruteng 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Sumba 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Komodo National Park 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 42 mm (1.7 in)
Maumere 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)

East Nusa Tenggara weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in May?

Expect tolerable weather across East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in May. The popular destination of Labuan Bajo averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in May?

Average temperatures in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia during May range from a nighttime low near 25°C (77°F) to a daytime high around 30°C (86°F) in Labuan Bajo.

Does East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia get a lot of rain in May?

Not particularly. Labuan Bajo averages just 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain in May, making it a mostly dry month for East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia with overall pleasant weather in Labuan Bajo.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in June, July, August and September offering mostly perfect weather in Labuan Bajo. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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