South Sumatra weather in May
Considering a trip to South Sumatra this May and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in South Sumatra in May?
South Sumatra is a region in Indonesia. May in South Sumatra generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Palembang. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 191 mm in Palembang. Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 177 hours of sunlight expected in Palembang. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of South Sumatra in May, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our South Sumatra climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in South Sumatra?
Palembang
In May Palembang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is May the best time to visit South Sumatra?
In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit South Sumatra due to the typically unpleasant weather in Palembang.
On average, the best time to visit South Sumatra is in August with generally pleasant weather in Palembang. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December tend to be poor.
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