Weather in May in Riau Archipelago
Thinking about venturing to Riau Archipelago this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Riau Archipelago in May?
Riau Archipelago is a region in Indonesia. May in Riau Archipelago generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 27°C in Nagoya. 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.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Teluk Bakau with an average of 206 mm to heavy rainfall in Tanjung Balai Karimun with 235 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 180 hours of sunlight anticipated in Nagoya. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Riau Archipelago in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Riau Archipelago climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Riau Archipelago?
Nagoya
In May Nagoya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Batam Center
In May Batam Center generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Lagoi
In May Lagoi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tanjung Pinang
In May Tanjung Pinang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Tanjung Balai Karimun
In May Tanjung Balai Karimun generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°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 Riau Archipelago, in Indonesia.
Is May the best time to visit Riau Archipelago?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Riau Archipelago due to the typically poor weather in Nagoya.
On average, the best time to visit Riau Archipelago is in February and March with generally pleasant weather in Nagoya. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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