Weather in May in Riau
Are you planning a trip a to Riau in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Riau in May?
Riau is a region in Indonesia. May in Riau generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Pekanbaru. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Pekanbaru with an average of 201 mm to heavy rainfall in Dumai with 227 mm.For a closer look at May's conditions in Riau, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Riau's yearly weather, check out our Riau climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 3 most popular destinations in Riau?
Pekanbaru
In May Pekanbaru 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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Dumai
In May Dumai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Duri
In May Duri 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Riau, in Indonesia.
Is May the best time to visit Riau?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Riau with often poor weather in Pekanbaru.
On average, the best time to visit Riau is in June, July and August with generally tolerable weather in Pekanbaru. In contrast, January, March, April, May, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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