Ternate

North Maluku Weather in May

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

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Ternate

Planning a trip to North Maluku, Indonesia this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in North Maluku in May

North Maluku, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. May in North 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 Ternate. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

For a closer look at conditions across North Maluku, Indonesia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 265 mm (10 in) in Ternate.

Explore North Maluku by month

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

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August28°C (82°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in North Maluku in May

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

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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 North Maluku

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

Ternate

In May Ternate 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 poor that month.

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Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
257 mm (10 in)
265 mm (10 in)
269 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
18 days
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in North Maluku, in Indonesia.

North Maluku weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

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

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

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

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Ternate records an average of 265 mm (10 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for North Maluku, Indonesia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit North Maluku, Indonesia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Ternate, May may not be the ideal time to visit North Maluku, Indonesia.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February, August, September and October offering mostly pleasant weather in Ternate. In contrast, May and June tend to have poor weather conditions.

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We have much more information about the climate in North Maluku.

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