Weather in May in South East Sulawesi
Planning a getaway to South East 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 South East Sulawesi in May?
South East Sulawesi is a region in Indonesia. May in South East Sulawesi 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 25°C in Kendari. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Baubau with an average of 177 mm to heavy rainfall in Pipulu with 309 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South East Sulawesi in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our South East Sulawesi climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 3 most popular destinations in South East Sulawesi?
Kendari
In May Kendari 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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Baubau
In May Baubau generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Pipulu
In May Pipulu 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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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in South East Sulawesi, in Indonesia.
Is May the best time to visit South East Sulawesi?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Kendari, May may not be the ideal time to visit South East Sulawesi.
On average, the best time to visit South East Sulawesi is in August with generally perfect weather in Kendari. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, June and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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