West Kalimantan Weather in May

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

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Pontianak Singkawang Ketapang

Planning a getaway to West Kalimantan, Indonesia this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in West Kalimantan in May

West Kalimantan, Indonesia is a region in Indonesia. May in West Kalimantan generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 30°C (86°F) in Ketapang to 33°C (91°F) in Pontianak. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Pontianak and 26°C (79°F) in Ketapang. 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 specific regional insights in West Kalimantan, Indonesia, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Ketapang with an average of 194 mm (7.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Pontianak with 275 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in May. Pontianak typically receives 192 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore West Kalimantan by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in West Kalimantan — and find the best time to visit. (based on Pontianak)

January31°C (88°F) February32°C (90°F) March32°C (90°F) April32°C (90°F) May33°C (91°F) June32°C (90°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October32°C (90°F) November31°C (88°F) December31°C (88°F)
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Best Places to Visit in West Kalimantan in May

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

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 Kalimantan

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

Temperature range in West Kalimantan (May)

Precipitation variation in West Kalimantan (May)

Pontianak

In May Pontianak generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
192 hours
213 hours
Monthly rainfall
337 mm (13 in)
275 mm (11 in)
210 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Pontianak →

Singkawang

In May Singkawang 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 poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
230 mm (9.1 in)
231 mm (9.1 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Singkawang →

Ketapang

In May Ketapang generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
272 mm (11 in)
194 mm (7.6 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
16 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Ketapang →

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

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pontianak 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 275 mm (11 in)
Singkawang 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 231 mm (9.1 in)
Ketapang 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 194 mm (7.6 in)

West Kalimantan weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

West Kalimantan, Indonesia typically experiences poor weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Pontianak average around 33°C (91°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in West Kalimantan, Indonesia during May range from a nighttime low near 24°C (75°F) to a daytime high around 33°C (91°F) in Pontianak.

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

Expect plenty of rainfall. Pontianak records an average of 275 mm (11 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for West Kalimantan, Indonesia.

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

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit West Kalimantan, Indonesia due to the typically poor weather in Pontianak.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in offering mostly poor weather in Pontianak.

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