Tana Toraja Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Tana Toraja, Indonesia in May.

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Rantepao Makale

Thinking about venturing to Tana Toraja, Indonesia this May and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Tana Toraja in May

Tana Toraja, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. May in Tana Toraja generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) in Rantepao.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tana Toraja, Indonesia, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Makale with an average of 211 mm (8.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Rantepao with 292 mm (11 in).

Explore Tana Toraja by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Tana Toraja — and find the best time to visit. (based on Rantepao)

January28°C (82°F) February28°C (82°F) March28°C (82°F) April28°C (82°F) May27°C (81°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September28°C (82°F) October28°C (82°F) November28°C (82°F) December28°C (82°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Tana Toraja in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Tana Toraja.

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 Tana Toraja

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Tana Toraja, Indonesia?

Temperature range in Tana Toraja (May)

Precipitation variation in Tana Toraja (May)

Rantepao

In May Rantepao generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
19°C (66°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
501 mm (20 in)
292 mm (11 in)
229 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Rantepao →

Makale

In May Makale generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
256 mm (10 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Makale →

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Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Tana Toraja in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rantepao 27°C (81°F) 19°C (66°F) 292 mm (11 in)
Makale 26°C (79°F) 18°C (64°F) 211 mm (8.3 in)

Tana Toraja weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Tana Toraja, Indonesia in May?

May in Tana Toraja, Indonesia brings poor weather. In Rantepao, daytime temperatures are typically around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows hover near 19°C (66°F).

What is the average temperature in Tana Toraja, Indonesia in May?

Rantepao averages a daytime maximum of 27°C (81°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 19°C (66°F).

Does Tana Toraja, Indonesia get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in Tana Toraja, Indonesia peaks during May. Rantepao averages roughly 292 mm (11 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Tana Toraja, Indonesia?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Rantepao, May may not be the ideal time to visit Tana Toraja, Indonesia.

On average, the best time to visit Tana Toraja, Indonesia is in July, August, September and October with generally pleasant weather in Rantepao. On the other hand, the months of January, February, March, April, May, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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