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West Java Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in West Java, Indonesia in May.

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Planning a journey to West Java, Indonesia this May and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in West Java in May

West Java, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. May in West Java generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Palayangan at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Cikampek at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Cikampek and 19°C (66°F) in Palayangan.

To explore the conditions in West Java, Indonesia in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Cirebon with an average of 100 mm (3.9 in) to heavy rainfall in Gambung with 239 mm (9.4 in).

Average sunshine

May brings good sunshine to many areas. Bandung sees around 219 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

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Best Places to Visit in West Java in May

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

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 West Java

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

Temperature range in West Java (May)

Precipitation variation in West Java (May)

Bandung

In May Bandung generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
20°C (68°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
219 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
345 mm (14 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Bandung →

Bogor

In May Bogor generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
260 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
313 mm (12 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
14 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Bogor →

Lembang

In May Lembang generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
211 hours
219 hours
242 hours
Monthly rainfall
328 mm (13 in)
177 mm (7 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Lembang →

Puncak

In May Puncak generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
260 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
306 mm (12 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
16 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Puncak →

Bekasi

In May Bekasi generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
255 hours
260 hours
255 hours
Monthly rainfall
232 mm (9.1 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Bekasi →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in West Java, in Indonesia.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in West Java in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bandung 28°C (82°F) 20°C (68°F) 190 mm (7.5 in)
Bogor 31°C (88°F) 22°C (72°F) 183 mm (7.2 in)
Lembang 29°C (84°F) 21°C (70°F) 177 mm (7 in)
Puncak 30°C (86°F) 21°C (70°F) 172 mm (6.8 in)
Bekasi 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 133 mm (5.2 in)
Cikarang 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)

West Java weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in West Java, Indonesia in May?

In May, West Java, Indonesia generally has tolerable weather conditions. Bandung sees daytime temperatures near 28°C (82°F), with nights cooling to roughly 20°C (68°F).

What is the average temperature in West Java, Indonesia in May?

Bandung averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in May, with overnight lows close to 20°C (68°F).

Does West Java, Indonesia get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Bandung records an average of 190 mm (7.5 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for West Java, Indonesia.

Is May a Good Time to Visit West Java, Indonesia?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Bandung, May might be a good time to visit West Java, Indonesia. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in August offering mostly perfect weather in Bandung. The weather in January, February, March, April, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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