Weather in May in Sumatra
Considering a trip to 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 Sumatra in May?
Sumatra is a region in Indonesia. May in Sumatra generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with heavy precipitation.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Tuk Tuk at 28°C to very warm in Dumai at 34°C. At night it cools down to 25°C in Dumai and 20°C in Tuk Tuk. 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.For a closer look at conditions across Sumatra, refer to the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Kalianda with an average of 161 mm to heavy rainfall in Matur with 312 mm.Average sunshine
Most areas experience a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 136 hours of sunlight expected in Medan. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.For a more detailed look at Sumatra's conditions throughout the year, check out our Sumatra climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Sumatra?
Medan
In May Medan 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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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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Tanjungpandan
In May Tanjungpandan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Bukittinggi
In May Bukittinggi generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Matur
In May Matur generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°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 Sumatra, in Indonesia.
Is May the best time to visit Sumatra?
In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Sumatra with often poor weather in Medan.
On average, the best time to visit Sumatra is in February with generally tolerable weather in Medan. On the other hand, the weather in January, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.
Interested in more climate information?
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