Weather in May in North Sumatra
Planning a getaway to North Sumatra 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 Sumatra in May?
North Sumatra is a region in Indonesia. May in North Sumatra generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Tuk Tuk at 28°C to very warm in Medan at 33°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Medan and 20°C in Tuk Tuk. 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.To explore the conditions in North Sumatra in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Tuk Tuk with an average of 174 mm to heavy rainfall in Medan with 266 mm.Average sunshine
The city Medan usually sees around 136 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.For a more detailed look at North Sumatra's conditions throughout the year, check out our North Sumatra climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in North Sumatra?
Medan
In May Medan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Rantauprapat
In May Rantauprapat generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tuk Tuk
In May Tuk Tuk generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Berastagi
In May Berastagi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Parapat
In May Parapat generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is May the best time to visit North Sumatra?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit North Sumatra due to the typically poor weather in Medan.
On average, the best time to visit North Sumatra is in February with generally tolerable weather in Medan. On the other hand, the weather in January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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