Flores Island Weather in May

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

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Labuan Bajo Ruteng Maumere Ende

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

What to Expect in Flores Island in May

Flores Island, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. May in Flores Island generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Labuan Bajo. 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 Flores Island, Indonesia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Maumere with an average of 53 mm (2.1 in) to high rainfall in Ruteng with 106 mm (4.2 in).

Explore Flores Island by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Flores Island — 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)
Best Time to Visit Flores Island →

Best Places to Visit in Flores Island in May

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

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 Flores Island

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

Temperature range in Flores Island (May)

Precipitation variation in Flores Island (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 →

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 →

Maumere

In May Maumere generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
104 mm (4.1 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
26 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
6 days
4 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Maumere →

Ende

In May Ende generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°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
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
72 mm (2.8 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
7 days
5 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Ende →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Labuan Bajo 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 69 mm (2.7 in)
Ruteng 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Maumere 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)
Ende 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

Flores Island weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Flores Island, Indonesia in May?

Flores Island, Indonesia typically experiences tolerable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Labuan Bajo average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Flores Island, Indonesia in May?

Labuan Bajo averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

Does Flores Island, 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 Flores Island, Indonesia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Flores Island, Indonesia?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Flores Island, Indonesia with overall pleasant weather in Labuan Bajo. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Flores Island, Indonesia is in June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Labuan Bajo. In contrast, January, February, March, April and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Flores Island.

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