Maluku Weather in May

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

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Ambon

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

What to Expect in Maluku in May

Maluku, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. May in Maluku 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 26°C (79°F) in Ambon.

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

Precipitation

May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 252 mm (9.9 in) in Ambon.

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Ambon gets approximately 159 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.

Explore Maluku by month

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

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September27°C (81°F) October28°C (82°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Maluku in May

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

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 Maluku

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Maluku, Indonesia?

Ambon

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

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May
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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 sun hours
177 hours
159 hours
120 hours
Monthly rainfall
232 mm (9.1 in)
252 mm (9.9 in)
268 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
22 days
24 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Maluku, in Indonesia.

Maluku weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Maluku, Indonesia in May. The popular destination of Ambon averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

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

Average temperatures in Maluku, Indonesia during May range from a nighttime low near 26°C (79°F) to a daytime high around 29°C (84°F) in Ambon.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Ambon records an average of 252 mm (9.9 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Maluku, Indonesia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Maluku, Indonesia?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Maluku, Indonesia with often unpleasant weather in Ambon.

Generally speaking, September, October and November provide perfect weather in Ambon. In contrast, June tends to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Maluku.

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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