South East Sulawesi Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in South East Sulawesi, Indonesia in May.

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Kendari Baubau Pipulu

Planning a trip to South East Sulawesi, Indonesia this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in South East Sulawesi in May

South East Sulawesi, Indonesia 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 (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) 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.

For a closer look at conditions across South East Sulawesi, Indonesia, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Baubau with an average of 177 mm (7 in) to heavy rainfall in Pipulu with 309 mm (12 in).

Explore South East Sulawesi by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in South East Sulawesi - and find the best time to visit. (based on Kendari)

January31°C (88°F) February31°C (88°F) March31°C (88°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October31°C (88°F) November31°C (88°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in South East Sulawesi in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across South East Sulawesi.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in South East Sulawesi

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in South East Sulawesi, Indonesia?

Temperature range in South East Sulawesi (May)

Precipitation variation in South East Sulawesi (May)

Kendari

In May Kendari generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
309 mm (12 in)
297 mm (12 in)
270 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Kendari →

Baubau

In May Baubau generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
276 mm (11 in)
177 mm (7 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
good
good
Climate in Baubau →

Pipulu

In May Pipulu generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
323 mm (13 in)
309 mm (12 in)
282 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
12 days
11 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Pipulu →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in South East Sulawesi, in Indonesia.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in South East Sulawesi in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kendari 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 297 mm (12 in)
Baubau 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 177 mm (7 in)
Pipulu 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 309 mm (12 in)

South East Sulawesi weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in South East Sulawesi, Indonesia in May?

South East Sulawesi, Indonesia typically experiences less favorable weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kendari average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in South East Sulawesi, Indonesia in May?

Daytime temperatures in Kendari peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in May, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does South East Sulawesi, Indonesia get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Kendari records an average of 297 mm (12 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for South East Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit South East Sulawesi, Indonesia?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Kendari, May may not be the ideal time to visit South East Sulawesi, Indonesia.

On average, the best time to visit South East Sulawesi, Indonesia is in August with generally excellent weather in Kendari. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, June and December tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in South East Sulawesi.

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