North Sulawesi weather in May
Planning a getaway to North Sulawesi this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in North Sulawesi in May?
North Sulawesi is a region in Indonesia. May in North Sulawesi generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Manado. 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.
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Serai with an average of 173 mm to heavy rainfall in Tomohon with 326 mm. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 161 hours of sunlight expected in Manado. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of North Sulawesi in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our North Sulawesi climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in North Sulawesi?
Manado
In May Manado generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bunaken
In May Bunaken generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bitung
In May Bitung generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tomohon
In May Tomohon generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Wori
In May Wori generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in North Sulawesi, in Indonesia.
Is May the best time to visit North Sulawesi?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Manado, May may not be the ideal time to visit North Sulawesi.
Generally speaking, August and September provide tolerable weather in Manado. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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